2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls and problems

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls

Recall 17V-077: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Feb 8, 2017 · 5,882 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 GLE 400 4Matic, GLE 350 4Matic, GLE 350, GLE 550E 4Matic, GLE 63 AMG, GLE 63S AMG, GLE 43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLE 63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, GLS 450 4Matic, GLS 550 4Matic, and GLS 63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. In certain types of crash events, the center console may unlatch, allowing the objects within to fly around the cabin. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Risk: In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the center console so that it remains latched in a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall 16V-759: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 20, 2016 · 2,215 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,735 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 6,735 miles · reported Sep 11, 2018
Rear hatch opens on its own intermittently while parked and locked; doors remain locked. This has happened in driveway as well as in shopping center parking lots. We have had to the dealer three times, but they can not replicate the problem. This has happened when keys are inside house on a table. Dealer could not find any fault codes; told us to try leather case over key fob. Dealer states there is nothing more that they can do.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400: 17V-077 (latches/locks/linkages), 16V-759 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,735 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.