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2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Gle450 years?

Gle450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted43 complaints2016: 43 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Gle450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 have recalls?

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

16V903000AirbagsDecember 15, 2016 · 47,799 units

Defect

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 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.

Consequence

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.

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.

2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 — common questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 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 Gle450 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mercedes-Benz Gle450 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Gle450 years to avoid are 2016.

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.