2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, the vehicle suddenly shut off and lost propulsion without warning. There was no check-engine light or other warning before the failure. The engine would crank afterward but would not restart, leaving the vehicle disabled. The vehicle has an open NHTSA…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“This has previously been reported, but NHTSA email indicated I needed to file formal complaint. Fuel injector(s) leaked while vehicle parked overnight in driveway. ECU detected fuel and subsequent ignition/spark caused "explosion' blowing out engine intake manifold (appx 50-75 pieces found). All 6…”
filed Feb 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other GLE350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 GLE350 | 6 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.