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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300dProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-759 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 93%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 31, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d has problems

2 complaints 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
Power train10
Seat belts10

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

1 recall

2017 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.

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 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 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 11114787 · Jul 31, 2018 · 5,000 miles

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