SUV, plug-in hybrid, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 14, 2018 to Jun 22, 2018.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-955 | Dec 23, 2022 | Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving | Fuel system | 348,183 | Part replacement |
| 21V-058 | Feb 5, 2021 | Software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the… | Communication | 1,292,258 | Software update |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS (HIGHWAY, CITY, ETC). THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY CAR TO CURRENT DATE AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY MERCEDES-BENZ WITH NO CURRENT SOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint 11103473TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE550E. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE BY FORCEFULLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF CORAL GABLES (300 ALMERIA AVE, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134, (305) 445-8593) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOUND NO FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 11098754WHILE PARKING CAR IN A PARKING SPOT IN PRIVATE OFFICE PARKING, THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF (WHILE PRESSING THE BRAKE TO STOP IT) AND RAN INTO FRONT WALL. THIS SIMILAR PROBLEM HAS SHOWN EARLIER WHERE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF WITHOUT CAUSING ANY ACCIDENT. APPARENTLY PROBLEM EXIST WHERE CAR SOMETIME ACCELERATE ITSELF. LAST TIME ACCELERATION CAUSE CRASH INTO FRONT WALL WITH SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR. NOW CAR IS AT BODY SHOP FOR REPAIR. CAR WAS HEADING STRAIGHT INTO GLASS WINDOW BUT DRIVER TURNED THE WHEEL TO RIGHT TO SAVE GLASS WINDOW AND DIRECTED TOWARD THE PILLAR. AS THIS CAN BE SEEN IN THE PICTURE. THIS IS THE REASON FOR THE CRASH TO BE AT AN ANGLE, THIS WAS DONE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO BUILDING WINDOWS AND INJURING INHABITANT OF THE BUILDING.
NHTSA complaint 11093754Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.