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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
26,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle became disabled while owner was driving. Car stopped accelerating and stalled in the roadway. Vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed to the dealership. According to the Mercedes Service technician the rear output shaft bearing went out, tore the splines off of the trans output shaft yolk and 7 bolts then broke off in the case for the intermediate plate. Thus requiring a new transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #11513461, filed 2023-03

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the messages Car Not in Park and Transmission Not in Park - Chance of Car Rolling were displayed, and the vehicle independently shifted into park(P) and stopped. The contact moved the gear shifter to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11520560, filed 2023-05, 25,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle independently shifted into park and seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to a nearby gas station. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact stated that he had experiencedd the failure six additional times. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11445138, filed 2021-12, 27,000 miles

“At 72,000 miles the rear differential failed. Repair required else car could abruptly stop rolling, become uncontrollable and cause a serious wreck. The part is over $5,000”

NHTSA complaint #11755781, filed 2026-08

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023213%
202239%
202148%
202067%
2018718%
201723%
201648%

Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Fuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

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.

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