repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 62 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 has problems
62 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Exterior lighting
8Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
6Fuel/propulsion system
4Engine
4Communication
3Service brakes
3Structure
1511 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Communication | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 15 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Communication
Risk. A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying…
repaired · 2023 Q4
Communication: auto crash notification
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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Latches/locks/linkages
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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other GLE 350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GLE 350 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE 350 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The warnings rapidly appear and disappear and the problem can occur repeatedly while the vehicle is being…
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the center digital screen failed to function as intended while attempting to use the safety features. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was…
While driving our 2017 MB GLE 350-4matic at about 40 mph, it spontaneously downshifted to M1. We were in traffic, so this was a very dangerous for us and for the people behind us. We limped to our destination, not knowing what had happened or what to do. When we re-started the car the next day, it…
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