repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300dProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, most often about the power train. 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 December 23, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 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 · 2021 Q1
Communication
Risk. An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the passenger's frontal air bag does not function as designed in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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
2016 vs. every other GLE300d 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 GLE300d median. How we score
'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GLE300d owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA [PHONE])…
AFTER STOPPING, WHEN THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IF THE DRIVER PRESSES THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON TO OFF, THE CAR TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO NEUTRAL MODE. THIS CAUSES ROLLOVER RISK. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SEE THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR CAN ROLL AND CAUSE COLLISION AND RISK TO…
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