Mercedes-Benz GLE300D Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE300D (2016–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GLE300D model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 28,000 | 7 | 102 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain2 20%
- Other or unknown2 20%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Exterior lighting1 10%
- Engine1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2016: “Since the time I purchased this car, the brakes have repeatedly made loud squealing noises. Mercedes has repeatedly examined the car and told us it is fine and not dangerous. They have never fixed the noise. However, more recently in december 2019, the car developed a strong fuel order in both the cabin and outside the vehicle. We brought it to a mechanic who said it was a problem with the clamp and the fuel line. He called the local mercedes dealer who told him to adjust the clamp. That has not fixed the problem. The smell is very strong, and I am scared to drive this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11299184, filed 2020-01, 54,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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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. Methodology