MYRModel Year Report

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:39.004Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
62
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

2016: 53 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62
2016: 53 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62
2016: 53 complaints 2016 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62

2017: 62 complaints

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YearComplaints
201653
201762

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 13 reports
CRASH
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Electronic shifter stays in neutral after turning off the vehicle and taking foot off the brake while parking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-10

Also filed under Power train

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350, VIN [XXX]. While driving, the vehicle intermittently displays multiple warning lights/messages and the power-steering assistance intermittently becomes heavy/stiff.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and steering

Vehicle speed control

13% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while slowing at approximately 10 MPH and making a right turn to pull into a driveway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a fence and came to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-25

Also filed under Air bags

The cruise control lever is the same as the turn signal lever. When signalling a turn, if I pulled back and up or down on the lever, the car would lurch ahead at high speed. This is definitely a dangerous condition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-02

Exterior lighting

13% · 8 reports
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The low beam halogen headlights on this vehicle are insufficient for nighttime driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-11

Just bought a new 2017 GLE with active LED and adaptive high beam assist. Discovered a safety issue where the driver-side headlight will go into high beam when it should be in low beam, blinding oncoming traffic and cars in front.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-24

Steering

11% · 7 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-12-02Exterior lighting16V759000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2017-01-18Air bags16V903000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2017-03-10Latches/locks/linkages17V077000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2018-03-09Latches/locks/linkages17V816000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLS450, GLE63S 4Matic, GLS63 4Matic, S550e, S600, S63 AMG 4Matic, S65 AMG, S550, Mercedes-Maybach...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear door lock, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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    2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2021-03-31Communication21V072000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

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    2023-02-15Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline22V955000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V759000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 16V903000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V077000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 17V816000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 21V072000 · Communication
  • Recall 22V955000 · Fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.