Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 (2016–2017). The 2016 GLE350 has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
83
Recalls
13
Model years
2
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

392016442017
NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz GLE350 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mercedes-Benz GLE350 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — 39 complaints, 3 crashes, 4 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — 44 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2017 (44 complaints).

Every Mercedes-Benz GLE350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 GLE350444027Electrical System
2016 GLE350393429Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Mercedes-Benz GLE350 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    19 complaints
  • Electrical System
    14 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    10 complaints
  • Brakes
    10 complaints
  • Steering
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz GLE350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz GLE350 recalls

  • Recall 22V955000Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V072000Feb 12, 202167 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V272000Apr 27, 20189,725 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V816000Dec 18, 20178,700 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V655000Oct 17, 20173,620 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V241000Apr 11, 201758,323 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V081000Feb 8, 201737 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V079000Feb 8, 20174 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the windshield detaches in the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may not be supported properly after it deploys, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V077000Feb 8, 20175,882 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V903000Dec 15, 201647,799 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V759000Oct 20, 20162,215 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology