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2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Gle300d years?

Gle300d NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted11 complaints2016: 11 complaints2017: 2 complaints
Gle300d NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts150%
Transmission150%

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V759000LightingOctober 20, 2016 · 2,215 units

Defect

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. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence

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

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BOTH SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT ROW RETRACTED QUICKLY AND SEVERELY AS IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A 2 LANE ROAD WITH NO CARS OR HAZARDS AROUND THE CAR.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · April 3, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 50 SECONDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 25, 2018

2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d — common questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle300d. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.