2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,250 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 6 |
| Steering | 9 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.