2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 has 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: since leasing this vehicle on december 1, 2016, there have been numerous safety issues with the seat belt, erroneous warning alarms, and the windshield wiper. first, while driving in a snow storm in january 2017, the driver's side windshield wiper went flying off the vehicle. the dealership repai.
83
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
20 complaints- • SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI
- • WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE AT 2 MPH I STRUCK A TRASH RECEPTACLE THAT WAS LOCATED TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MERCEDES BENZ (MB) PARKTRONIC SENSOR DID NOT SOUND AN AUDIBLE ALARM UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE TO REACT. FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT I TESTED THE AUDIBLE ALARM SENSOR FOUR TIMES
- • THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF MOLD COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS OF MY VEHICLE, WHICH MERCEDES WILL NOT PERMANENTLY FIX. COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALER RESULT IN THE DEALER CLEANING THE A/C SYSTEM AND REPLACING THE FILTER, BUT THE SMELL RETURNS WITHIN ONE MONTH. I AM ADVISED THAT THE A/C SYSTEM IS N
“SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
12 complaints- • SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI
- • WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THE DOOR LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK ON ITS OWN - WITH THE KEYS SILL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE "KEYLESS GO" FEATURE THAT WILL ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO LOCK/UNLOCK THE VEHICLE WITHOUT USING THE "KEYLESS REMOTE FOB'. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE,
- • ELECTRONIC SHIFTER STAYS IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE PARKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND OFTEN CAUSES A DANGEROUS ROLLING CONDITION AFTER PARKING UNTIL THE DRIVER IS AWARE THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPED AND IN PARK. NO AUDIBLE ALERTS OR SAFETY WA
“SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
LIGHTING
8 complaints- • 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. BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT, IT'S A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. NOTE
- • THE LOW BEAM HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE INSUFFICIENT FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. THEY BARELY LIGHT UP ROADWAYS .THE VISIBILITY IS SO POOR, THAT WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, PARTICULARLY DURING THE RAIN, YOU MUST FOLLOW A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU TO SEE THE ROAD.. MAKING IT SO DANGEROUS, WITH
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS INSUFFICIENTLY ILLUMINATED THE DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT ON THE ROAD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND NO WAY TO MODIFY THE POSITIONING OF
“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. BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT, IT'S A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. NOTE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
8 complaints- • MY CAR IS 2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 SUV. LAST SATURDAY (AUG 12), I DROVE ON HIGHWAY I-45 WITH MY FAMILY FROM DALLAS TO HOUSTON. SUDDENLY I HEARD SOMETHING HIT MY CAR UNDERNEATH, BUT THE CAR WAS MOVING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED DURING THAT TIME. AFTER AROUND 10 MINUTES, ONE DRIVER DROVE UP AND KEPT WAR
- • THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK IN MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 WAS RUPTURED BY ROAD DEBRIS DUE TO LACK OF SHIELD PROTECTION TO THE TANK. THIS ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I-45 FROM DALLAS TO HOUSTON ON AUG 12 2017. THE HALF TANK OF THE GAS WAS LEAKING OUT WITHIN 10 MINUTES. THANKS TO NO TRA
- • This letter is an attempt to connect to the correct channels seeking resolution regarding a recent recall. My 2017 Mercedes GLE350 stalled in the rain and I subsequently had to get it towed to the dealership for repairs. And upon completion of the repairs, I received a recall notice about the specif
“MY CAR IS 2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 SUV. LAST SATURDAY (AUG 12), I DROVE ON HIGHWAY I-45 WITH MY FAMILY FROM DALLAS TO HOUSTON. SUDDENLY I HEARD SOMETHING HIT MY CAR UNDERNEATH, BUT THE CAR WAS MOVING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED DURING THAT TIME. AFTER AROUND 10 MINUTES, ONE DRIVER DROVE UP AND KEPT WAR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints- • 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. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT, AS THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE QUICKLY. I HAD IT
- • CAR NOT STOP .WHEN TURNING TO STOP MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN.ON HIGHWAY
- • On July 3, 2024 I turned right out of a parking lot onto a busy road. The car sped up on its own and started speeding. It took me a couple of seconds to realize what was happening and put on the brake. The car ran through a red light, other cars were able to avoid hitting me. The car did stop the
“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. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT, AS THE CAR WOULD ACCELERATE QUICKLY. I HAD IT”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 83 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: SINCE LEASING THIS VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 1, 2016, THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE SEAT BELT, ERRONEOUS WARNING ALARMS, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. FIRST, WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM IN JANUARY 2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER WENT FLYING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPAI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐LIGHTING: 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. BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT, IT'S A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. NOTE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: MY CAR IS 2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 SUV. LAST SATURDAY (AUG 12), I DROVE ON HIGHWAY I-45 WITH MY FAMILY FROM DALLAS TO HOUSTON. SUDDENLY I HEARD SOMETHING HIT MY CAR UNDERNEATH, BUT THE CAR WAS MOVING LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED DURING THAT TIME. AFTER AROUND 10 MINUTES, ONE DRIVER DROVE UP AND KEPT WAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 83
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 9
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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