GLE 53 AMG New Owner - Already Having Issues
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My testimony: I am Italian (from Turin) and I know 11 people who, like me, have bought a GLE 53. Only two people had problems with the 48 volt battery, all the others have no problem, especially at the gearbox. In any case, it is essential to have a highly qualified Mercedes workshop. Reading the comments of what happens in the USA I understand that the real problem is given by the Mercedes assistance rather than the GLE 53...
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As you know, ALL GLE are made in USA (Tuscaloosa). Here is my VIN: 1671611A4387 (and two other numbers I would not like to say). We waited a year for it. It is certainly not a 63, but I think all this criticism is not deserved.
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You sound like you own Mercedes Benz stock.
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I'd be embarrassed to post that video. Hardly a reliable source. How do you find that drivel?
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Originally Posted by AufrechtMelcher
As you know, ALL GLE are made in USA (Tuscaloosa). Here is my VIN: 1671611A4387 (and two other numbers I would not like to say). We waited a year for it. It is certainly not a 63, but I think all this criticism is not deserved.
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Originally Posted by ibrakelate
Looks like Mercedes Benz really dropped the ball with this new GLE. I know the ML's were never regarded as good quality either, but you would think they get the GLE correct.
Here is what I ran into on Youtube today, another very unhappy GLE 53 customer.
Here is what I ran into on Youtube today, another very unhappy GLE 53 customer.
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Just a wild thought. Before everyone throw their GLE 53 into the junk yard maybe one should try resetting the automatic transmission. Here’s a link:
Apparently, if you have more than one person driving the car when it’s new, the different driving habits may confuse the computer trying to learn your shifting and driving style. We all know that if your wife also drives the car her aggressive gas peddling and your meek style might interfere with the bedding of the system. Just a wild guess. Try it. Reset the transmission and then go out do some spirited driving. You never know if this will fix the issue.
BTW, the GLE 53 AMG is a fantastic vehicle!
Apparently, if you have more than one person driving the car when it’s new, the different driving habits may confuse the computer trying to learn your shifting and driving style. We all know that if your wife also drives the car her aggressive gas peddling and your meek style might interfere with the bedding of the system. Just a wild guess. Try it. Reset the transmission and then go out do some spirited driving. You never know if this will fix the issue.
BTW, the GLE 53 AMG is a fantastic vehicle!
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No, I don’t own Mercedes Benz stock. But I own a lot of Mercedes cars and I know Mercedes very well. They are not perfect cars, especially those produced in the USA, but I do not think that some cases of problems related to a few GLE 53 can justify so much bitterness. In my experience and in the experience of people I know, the GLE 53 is not a perfect car but it is not even to be thrown in the trash as many people try to make me believe. In the past I had a G class that I had to sell because it drove me crazy (had multiple issues). As I said, every time I bought Audi and BMW to try something different I regretted it bitterly, especially because the service workshops were never equal to the Mercedes workshops (my Mercedes workshop is absolutely the best of the best).
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I have this same problem. Mine was brand new and the dealership cannot figure it out. Any update with yours? I also have issues with the Parktronic system shutting down. they are unable to figure this out as well.
Well, first of all, hi to all if you, I picked up our new daily driver, the 2021 GLE 53 AMG 3 weeks a go. Haven't gotten to drive it around too much, but this week I noticed the car was acting weird.
When accelerating, right around 20mph, you hear an audible "thump" and the car jerks.
While coming to a stop, right around 6mph, again you hear a "thump" and the car jerks.
Took the car to my local dealer today who has always been amazing with me, and the service advisor jumped in for a quick drive with me and he also noticed that it wasn't normal. The car only has 400 miles and already having issues, which isn't exactly a good experience.
I wanted see if anyone else had similar problems.
It almost feels like something is engaging and disengaging. I tried to a do a search on the forum, but haven't seen anything like this reported.
When accelerating, right around 20mph, you hear an audible "thump" and the car jerks.
While coming to a stop, right around 6mph, again you hear a "thump" and the car jerks.
Took the car to my local dealer today who has always been amazing with me, and the service advisor jumped in for a quick drive with me and he also noticed that it wasn't normal. The car only has 400 miles and already having issues, which isn't exactly a good experience.
I wanted see if anyone else had similar problems.
It almost feels like something is engaging and disengaging. I tried to a do a search on the forum, but haven't seen anything like this reported.
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Well, first of all, hi to all if you, I picked up our new daily driver, the 2021 GLE 53 AMG 3 weeks a go. Haven't gotten to drive it around too much, but this week I noticed the car was acting weird.
When accelerating, right around 20mph, you hear an audible "thump" and the car jerks.
While coming to a stop, right around 6mph, again you hear a "thump" and the car jerks.
Took the car to my local dealer today who has always been amazing with me, and the service advisor jumped in for a quick drive with me and he also noticed that it wasn't normal. The car only has 400 miles and already having issues, which isn't exactly a good experience.
I wanted see if anyone else had similar problems.
It almost feels like something is engaging and disengaging. I tried to a do a search on the forum, but haven't seen anything like this reported.
When accelerating, right around 20mph, you hear an audible "thump" and the car jerks.
While coming to a stop, right around 6mph, again you hear a "thump" and the car jerks.
Took the car to my local dealer today who has always been amazing with me, and the service advisor jumped in for a quick drive with me and he also noticed that it wasn't normal. The car only has 400 miles and already having issues, which isn't exactly a good experience.
I wanted see if anyone else had similar problems.
It almost feels like something is engaging and disengaging. I tried to a do a search on the forum, but haven't seen anything like this reported.
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Same problem
To top that off, the clear coat is starting to have issues. Looks like iridescent spots on the hood that started after 7 months. It’s currently at Mercedes hopefully getting repaired?
Is anyone else having paint issues??
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You hear stories like this and you wonder what’s really go on in those plants:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exc...rce=reddit.com
I’m starting to notice some quality issues that I didn’t notice before. A panel is out of alignment, by a lot. I’m surprised I missed it and surprised that gap made it out of the factory. It’s the front fender and now that I’ve noticed I can’t unsee it, lol and sigh. Also, the A pillar trim on both sides isn’t fully seated/tucked and it won’t stay tucked. I’m going to ask them to try and fix the interior trim but I honestly don’t know how they can fix it because there isn’t enough trim to stay tucked. I’ll share a picture later. And finally, I can’t help but notice the bad orange peel on different panels. After the honeymoon, the real car comes out lol. Still a great car, though. Just these minor annoyances for me and thankfully no major problems yet.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exc...rce=reddit.com
I’m starting to notice some quality issues that I didn’t notice before. A panel is out of alignment, by a lot. I’m surprised I missed it and surprised that gap made it out of the factory. It’s the front fender and now that I’ve noticed I can’t unsee it, lol and sigh. Also, the A pillar trim on both sides isn’t fully seated/tucked and it won’t stay tucked. I’m going to ask them to try and fix the interior trim but I honestly don’t know how they can fix it because there isn’t enough trim to stay tucked. I’ll share a picture later. And finally, I can’t help but notice the bad orange peel on different panels. After the honeymoon, the real car comes out lol. Still a great car, though. Just these minor annoyances for me and thankfully no major problems yet.
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The plant manager at Vance can easily be googled. MBUSI is the legal entity for the Vance factory.
Manufacturing investment in general is moving more south and more west compared with 50 years ago. Population shift in the U.S. and labor cost vs other states are the driving factors.
The lower Mississippi valley is attracting investment now. Old school Ford is investing in Tennessee.
Look at the average hourly wage in northwest Mississippi. bls.gov
Manufacturing investment in general is moving more south and more west compared with 50 years ago. Population shift in the U.S. and labor cost vs other states are the driving factors.
The lower Mississippi valley is attracting investment now. Old school Ford is investing in Tennessee.
Look at the average hourly wage in northwest Mississippi. bls.gov
Last edited by chassis; Aug 13, 2022 at 09:38 AM.
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The workforce in the deep South has a much better work ethic than those high cost of living places.
Unions haven't provided any advantage to the worker for about 50 years now. I was forced to join the UAW, and I can tell you how much they slowed production.
Unions could be formed in Right to Work states, but somehow they keep getting defeated by the workers themselves.
Name-calling a region, just because they're successful, seems pretty primitive.
