2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GLE350D years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 57,750 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 50% | 57,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 62,375 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 17% | 5 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 17% | 5 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; air bags:frontal
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
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.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. 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.
Multiple engine ignition coils have failed on this low mileage vehicle. History of failures are as followed. 1/18/2022 Mileage 39,246 Ignition Coil #4 6/16/2022 Mileage 40,915 Ignition Coil #2 3/16/2023 Mileage 43,866 Ignition Coil #6 and #2 4/23/2023 Mileage 44,275 Ignition Coil #1 1/15/2025…
My 2016 mb gle 350 with 57750 miles stalled in the drive thru lane at starbucks. I was able to restart the engine. Parked for approximately 15 minutes. Noted the check engine light on. Re-started the engine and began to drive home. Vechicle stalled in traffic and could not be restarted. Towed to mb…
Our 2016 gle350 with 67k miles stalled at 5:45 p.m. On a two lane road with high traffic volume. There was no indication before stalling except a rapid loss of power and downshifting. It was dusk and the vehicle stalled partially in lane as there was no room with water drainage ditch. Dealer…
Whenever the vehicle is started every time, the message "collision prevention assist plus inoperative. Check the manual" is appearing. There are no known damages and it appeared when the vehicle is started after parking(in stationary). No known causes for damage of the sensor. Dealer is asking for…
Master cylinder leaked brake fluid causing brake pedal to be soft and hit the floor.
Other Mercedes-Benz GLE350D years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, back over prevention problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GLE350D model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.