manbeing

Is the 48V battery covered by the emission 8yrs/80,000 miles warranty?

TexAg91

yes

Pappa

I just read in the “Just realized MB extended warranty doesn't cover struts” posting that MB do not cover batteries.

Was Ferrari Guy

I have been hearing both yes and no answers to the battery question. Anybody have something in writing? I have a 2021 53AMG and I am not going to buy a new one until a major change in the model, so I am starting to be concerned about the battery warranty.

mikapen

If I have found the correct battery, OE replacement costs about $1300.
I can handle that.

https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...xlY3RyaWMtZ2Fz

stktyz33

No need to guess, check the service manual. Here is the link for 2024 GLE SUV in the US: https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...ty-booklet.pdf

Search for "48V Battery". It appears to be NOT covered under federal 8/80 emission as it doesn't have that asterisk "*", see the fine print. It is covered by CA 7/70 (CA, CO, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA Only)

stktyz33

Amended my earlier statement as I found the fine print for federal 8/80.

TexAg91

That is correct Mercedes-Benz does not cover the 48 V hybrid battery under the new car warranty. It is covered under the emissions warranty, which is a separate warranty.

The new car warranty, and extended warranty are separate warranties from the emissions warranty. The emissions warranty is federally, mandated and electric components are included because manufacturers use them reduce emissions.

That said this applies in the United States.

stktyz33

If you check my post above, it doesn't look like 48V Battery is covered under federal 8/80. Only by CA (+some other states) for 7/70 if you fail the test. The federal list of federal specified major components is super small and covers just a few components: https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P100NNQH.pdf . These components (Catalytic converter, ECU, No OBD but the Instrument panel) are also marked by "*" in the service manual

TexAg91

https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...ty-booklet.pdf

See (3) on page 29, then refer to page 51.

stktyz33

We are looking at the same page but reading it differently. The notes on page 51 clearly say that items marked with the asterisk (*) have 8/80. The items marked match the federal list that only has three items. The other item fall under “a” or “b”.

happy to be wrong here.

TexAg91

[QUOTE=stktyz33;8904941]We are looking at the same page but reading it differently. The notes on page 51 clearly say that items marked with the asterisk (*) have 8/80. The items marked match the federal list that only has three items. The other item fall under “a” or “b”.

happy to be wrong here.[/QUOTE
I see your point — that appears to be a change from
prior model years. Unfortunately I think you are interpreting that correctly on the 2024 GLE with the 48v battery.

Need to look at the specific warranty by model year to be sure.

Pappa

I’m reading the same. You are correct.

roadtalontsi

You posted it's $1300.... , That's if you buy it and replace it yourself. The dealership will likely add an addition 15% above list because that is what they do. In addition to that labor at $220+ /hr. Will definitely require a teach in procedure. So easily looking at a $2500-3000 cost.

Was Ferrari Guy

I can live with a cost of $3,000 but I really hope the GLE does a major change and not a little face-lift soon. I would love to buy a new GLE that is a major change.

wildta

v168 should be around 2027-28. After seeing the other models' new interiors, I'm not too excited about the interior changes that might be coming into the v168. I'm hoping 🤞🏽 they are listening to user feedback.

I agree the $3k isn't that much of a hit and likely cheaper with an Indie.

stktyz33

It's not a radical change but the facelift is quite different, electronically (NTG7 and other HW updates, Burmester updates for Dolby Atmos / Personalization etc) and mechanically (ISG v2 that moved it to the transmission). For 350s, they got 48V too (likely for waiting for ISG v2), making the entire range electrified. While it may not be enough for your needs but I found that many people don't realize that 2020-2023 and 2024 are not the same. Earlier years also have differences but a bit more subtle.

jkaetz

I was able to find 2020, 2023, and 2024. None appear to cover the 48v battery beyond the 3/50 or 2/24 timeframe. After two years in most states and three years in all others you're on your own for replacement.
2020: https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...e_Warranty.pdf
2023: https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...ty-booklet.pdf
2024: https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...ty-booklet.pdf

stktyz33

It does have 7/70 48V battery coverage for CA, CO, CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA under "CA Emission defect". It does say you can present a claim right "after failed smog test" in 1 place out of 3 (the other 2 have no mention of the smog test requirement) that refers to this warranty. It's not clear if failing the smog test is required in practice or if the car fails it when 48V Battery dies. Does the test fail when you can't start the car?

cypress822

2021 GLE 450 42K miles. (Bought it brand new in 2021.)
I asked dealer for extended warranty a few weeks ago--quoted me $7700!!
Is this typical? Wow!

Pappa

. Fact is, I learned to only lease a Mercedes. The cost of ownership is not worth the trouble. In addition, many of the electronics, batteries, struts, etc., are not included in the extended warrenty. A car, unlike family, you don’t have to keep them. Going further, Mercedes is not your family, much less your friend. They only want your money. So, just lease the car and walk away from it after the lease ends.

wildta

Search for Jeff Jackson (Louisville MB) on here. He's well known and will give you a much better price.

mikapen

Impossible to say without knowing your mileage, the length of the coverage, and which "warranty" (or breakdown insurance) you are shopping for.