2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLE300D years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D. That ranks 2nd out of 2 GLE300D model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | 2,050 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D recalls (1)
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Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, and GLE 400 4MATIC vehicles manufactured October 14, 2015, to November 23, 2015. The low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Risk: If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Both seat belts in the front row retracted quickly and severely as if there was an accident. The car was moving at about 35 miles per hour on a 2 lane road with no cars or hazards around the car.
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE300D years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 GLE300D | 7 | 7 |
See all Mercedes-Benz GLE300D problems by year, every Mercedes-Benz model, or the Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D?
Owners most often report power train, seat belts problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLE300D model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.