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Mercedes-Benz GLE300DModel year report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns 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
24 mpgcombined, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel 4WD · 22 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 102 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 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: “The rear collision alert system has a design flaw. The sound adjusted by technician to 100% is barely audible by the driver, and typically at or after impact. It is also not linked to the car dash sound system, so the radiio does not shut off its volume. In this instance, the audible alarm is inaudible. I have had two accidents with the vehicle while it is in motion. The dealer does not argue with my assessment, but says the system is functioning as designed. Attached is my mercedes service record dated 10-23-2018 expecting the problem to be corrected by dealer programable technology. …”

NHTSA complaint #11142468, filed 2018-10, 20,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “After stopping, when the car transmission is in drive mode. If the driver presses the keyless ignition button to off, the car transmission switches to neutral mode. This causes rollover risk. If the driver does not see that the car is in neutral, the car can roll and cause collision and risk to people around. The car should either stay in drive mode or switch to park mode when the off button is switched when the car is in drive mode.”

NHTSA complaint #10983145, filed 2017-05, 21,000 miles

Brakes: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 54,000 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2517%25–5017%50–750%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2016201720182202022021
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
GLE-Class · SUV 4WDnot rated———4 · 17.9% risk
GLE-Class · SUV RWDnot rated———4 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D 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
GLE300 d 4matic 4WD2.1L 4-cyl · diesel7-speed automatic222924$4,000

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 7 recalls for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D → · 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. 102 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 102 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE300D

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016728,0007—24—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE300D model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D (GLE300 d 4matic, 2.1L 4-cyl · diesel) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,000 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 54,000 miles; 67% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.