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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
11%of 62 total for the year
Median mileage
15miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 11% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“The plastic fuel tank in mercedes benz gle 350 was ruptured by road debris due to lack of shield protection to the tank. This accident happened while I was driving on the highway I-45 from dallas to houston on aug 12 2017. The half tank of the gas was leaking out within 10 minutes. Thanks to no traffic met during that time, otherwise we could get fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11022552, filed 2017-09, 15 miles

“My car is 2017 mercedes benz gle 350 SUV. Last saturday (aug 12), I drove on highway I-45 with my family from dallas to houston. Suddenly I heard something hit my car underneath, but the car was moving like nothing happened during that time. After around 10 minutes, one driver drove up and kept warning me to stop. I pulled over my SUV and was told that the fuel was leaking behind on the highway, I looked at the underneath of the car, found that the fuel tank was broken with a hole, because it was a plastic fuel tank and there was no under guard protecting the tank. …”

NHTSA complaint #11015923, filed 2017-08, 15 miles

“This letter is an attempt to connect to the correct channels seeking resolution regarding a recent recall. My 2017 Mercedes GLE350 stalled in the rain and I subsequently had to get it towed to the dealership for repairs. And upon completion of the repairs, I received a recall notice about the specific issue that was just addressed. Pursuant to the recall notice, I sought a reimbursement for the repairs in which I was directed to Mercedes Customer Care and received a case number. …”

NHTSA complaint #11510233, filed 2023-03

“Rear trunk lid seal leaking water in rear cargo compartment caused damage to fuel pump. I was driving on a main busy road when without warning the car shut off. The traffic light was about to change so the person behind me was slowing down luckily. There was no warning light, indicator or sound the car just stopped . It stopped in the middle of the road impeding traffic as it stopped near a 4- way intersection at a busy time of day. The car was towed to dealer after extensive examination it was found to be a leak in rear trunk seal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11584632, filed 2024-04

“The car losses acceleration power all of sudden while driving. The engine light comes on and car starts shaking. Once you turn off the car and restart it, the engine light goes away and car starts functioning normal. This is dangerous as you are on highway, among fast moving traffic. This has been going for over a year.”

NHTSA complaint #11577594, filed 2024-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023213%
2022720%
202124%
202078%
2018513%
2017711%
20161630%

Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

Other or unknown
20 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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