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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-955 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 23, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 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.

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Fuel pump: control/drive module

Recall 22V-955 · Dec 23, 2022 · 348,183 vehicles · 233,290 repaired

Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q4

Communication: auto crash notification

Recall 21V-058 · Feb 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles · 1,231,020 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2019 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 17V-816 · Dec 18, 2017 · 8,700 vehicles · 8,057 repaired

Risk. If the door appears to be locked, the door may be unintentionally opened, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2018 Q2

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 17V-077 · Feb 8, 2017 · 5,882 vehicles · 4,930 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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93%repaired · 2018 Q1

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 16V-759 · Oct 20, 2016 · 2,215 vehicles · 2,070 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 400 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 400 median. How we score

'16'17'18'19
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What GLE 400 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

REAR HATCH OPENS ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED AND LOCKED; DOORS REMAIN LOCKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY AS WELL AS IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOTS. WE HAVE HAD TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN KEYS ARE INSIDE HOUSE ON A TABLE.…
Complaint 11128729 · Sep 11, 2018 · 6,735 miles

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