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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43Model year report

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,544miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
8campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (1) and brakes (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,544 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 150 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “When removing my vehicle out of Park the gear shifted to Neutral and then it began heavy jerking when switching gears. The vehicle would stall and stay in neutral then it would shift gear and go back into neutral which is dangerous and almost caused a collision of me possiblly being rear ended in drive thru”

NHTSA complaint #11603541, filed 2024-07

Brakes: “This is a follow-up to my 10/1/18 report to NHTSA: 2/21/19 update: I received a letter from mb dated 2/13/19 stating that after a thorough investigation of this matter, the vehicle's active brake system (aba) is operating as designed . On 11/12/18 I traded this car in for another vehicle (not mb). I took the responsible action to protect myself and my passengers since mb was not capable of delivering a cause and subsequent repair of their own vehicle's serious defect. The letter went on to say that there is no basis for any claim against mbusa . …”

NHTSA complaint #11181508, filed 2019-02, 21,089 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went blank. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11753286, filed 2026-07, 140,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,089 and 140,000 miles.

0%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,544 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201920222023220242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
AMG GLE43 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172320$4,100
AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe 4WD3.0L 6-cyl9-speed automatic172320$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 150 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 150 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20192257,8775—19—Rising
20181016,5007—19—Not enough data
2017680,5448—20—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 1.

Has the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (AMG GLE43 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,544 miles and the middle half falls between 21,089 and 140,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.