2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Engine Problems

Was at a red light turning right, as soon as I turned right the engine lost power, and the car would not move. Since I am pressing the gas pedal all I can hear is revving noise, but the car was not moving. Since my foot was on the gas and not the brakes the person behind me was not aware that my car was not moving forward. The car behind me was barely able to avoid crashing into me and swerved around me. The driver behind me was lucky that there were no cars on his left. The service technician at the dealer informed me that the problem with the engine type that I have is very common. I called Mercedes and was told there is nothing they can do. They should issue a voluntary recall or at least warn drivers and compensate them for repairs needed or was done. There is a flaw in the design of the V167 2.0 engine and Mercedes is aware of it. MBUSA Case# 13095274

The car losses acceleration power all of sudden while driving. The engine light comes on and car starts shaking. Once you turn off the car and restart it, the engine light goes away and car starts functioning normal. This is dangerous as you are on highway, among fast moving traffic. This has been going for over a year.

The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact felt a slight hesitation upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that the brake calipers on the rear driver’s and passenger’s side were worn and needed to be replaced. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the failure was confirmed. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.