2016 Mercedes-Benz Gle350
Safety Score
83
Safe
Recalls
2
Complaints
49
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-23 | 22V955000 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE | 348,183 | — | Details |
| 2017-02-08 | 17V079000 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 4 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while opening the door, a cracked fuel injector w… |
| 2025-08-05 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | While waiting for traffic signal to change with foot on break pedal, the suv accelerated suddenly and lurched forward a… |
| 2025-03-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal soun… |
| 2025-02-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle sitting in driveway. Fuel injector leakage and resultant engine control unit detecting fuel set off spark whic… |
| 2025-02-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | car has caught on fire due to (as diagnosed by certified MB mechanic) leaking from fuel injector(s). Issue is known to… |
| 2025-02-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | This has previously been reported, but NHTSA email indicated I needed to file formal complaint. Fuel injector(s) leak… |
| 2024-12-19 | CHILD SEAT | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes GLE350 with a Nuna Car Seat installed, Model Name: Rava, Model Number: CS05107RFD, Man… |
| 2024-09-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car was running normally then check engine light illuminated and car shut off. Was able to coast to roadside. Car wou… |
| 2024-09-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Reporting an issue with 2016 GLE 350 4Matic - 78000 Mileage - Intake Air System Leak - Code P007900 Symptoms: High pit… |
| 2024-07-17 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shu… |
| 2024-03-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I own a 2016 Mercedes GLE350 that was repaired under a safety recall involving failure of a fuel pump due to water intr… |
| 2024-02-03 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Engine light on dashboard turned on in beginning of Feb 2024 … bought vehicle to dealer for assessment … was told right… |
| 2024-01-09 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The door hinges are an issue with these cars many many people are expressing the same issues which is the door hinges f… |
| 2023-12-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint |
| 2023-11-01 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicl… |
| 2023-04-03 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When driving, the vehicle suddenly slows down and then the brakes stop working. Vehicle then slows down to a complete s… |
| 2023-03-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle became disabled while owner was driving. Car stopped accelerating and stalled in the roadway. Vehicle was ino… |
| 2023-02-24 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000… |
| 2023-02-23 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000 (Fu… |
| 2023-01-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sud… |
| 2022-11-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | We were driving in the street and just suddenly the front of the car was on fire. We stopped the car and we had almost … |
| 2022-08-16 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that upon entering her vehicle, the windshield started… |
| 2022-06-01 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalle… |
| 2022-02-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | 02/2022 I have a 2016 GLE 350 with 31,000 miles. Safety issue: steering column sensor has failed thus blind spot assis… |
| 2021-10-10 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while stationary a second vehicle crashed head-on… |
| 2021-10-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal wh… |
| 2021-09-26 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | On September 26th, 2021 I was reversing out a parking space, the rear camera was engaged and the R indication in place.… |
| 2021-09-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fuel injection system causing stalling on the road |
| 2021-02-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | BLIND SPOT ASSIST MESSAGE COMES ON AND OFF. THEN DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY |
| 2020-12-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | GAS FILLER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN ACCESS TO THE GAS TANK DOOR LEVER IIS TO OPEN THE REAR HATCH , TAK… |
| 2020-10-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | THE "PANORAMIC SUNROOF" (THE SLIDING PORTION) SUDDENLY EXPLODED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH - SCA… |
| 2020-08-15 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED… |
| 2020-03-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY "EXPLODED" WHILE DRIVING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY. IT WAS A CLEAR, SUNNY MORNING WITH TEMP… |
| 2019-09-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | WHEN THE CAR IS LOCKED, THE DOORS STILL OPEN . MERCEDES COVERED THE FIRST FAILED LOCKS IN OCT 2019 UNDER WARRANTY AND I… |
| 2019-08-16 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE A PEDESTRIAN CROS… |
| 2019-04-05 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | SRS MALFUNCTION LIGHT POPPED UP WITH CAR NEVER BEING IN ANY SORT OF ACCIDENT |
| 2019-02-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | SHATTERING/EXPLODING SUNROOF |
| 2018-10-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEAD LAMPS ARE VERY DIM FOR NIGHT TIME DRIVING. SO MUCH SO, YOU NEED TO USE HIGH BEEMS MORE FREQUENT… |
| 2018-10-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | OUR 2016 MERCEDES GLE350 4MATIC SUV FIRST HAD PROBLEM ON OCT 11. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT D… |
| 2017-09-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB… |
| 2017-07-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000… |
| 2017-07-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM MERCEDES BENZ REGARDING THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLES POWER STEERING WHICH COULD GO OUT AT … |
| 2017-07-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000… |
| 2017-04-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000… |
| 2017-04-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000… |
| 2017-01-15 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the messages "Car Not in… |
| 2016-12-12 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V90300… |
| 2016-11-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 1 | DRIVER PULLED INTO PARKING SPOT. WHILE CAR WAS STOPPED, AND THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN 'PARK', WHILE P… |
| 2016-01-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS WERE INSUFFICIENT TO DRIVE AT N… |