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Mercedes-Benz GLE350DModel year report

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,875miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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
25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel 4WD · 23 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and back-over prevention (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,875 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 117 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 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

Engine: “My 2016 mb gle 350 with 57750 miles stalled in the drive thru lane at starbucks. I was able to restart the engine. Parked for approximately 15 minutes. Noted the check engine light on. Re-started the engine and began to drive home. Vechicle stalled in traffic and could not be restarted. Towed to mb dealer. This was their assessment: verified compliant. Connected sds and ran short test. Found fault codes for fuel pump to have open circuit & short circuit. Checked power at connector to fuel pump to fuel pump control unit. No pwm signal found coming from fuel pump control unit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11404284, filed 2021-03, 57,750 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “Whenever the vehicle is started every time, the message collision prevention assist plus inoperative. Check the manual is appearing. There are no known damages and it appeared when the vehicle is started after parking(in stationary). No known causes for damage of the sensor. Dealer is asking for checking the issue $157 and mostly says it is a software glitch. Why as a customer I should pay for the manufacturing defect?”

NHTSA complaint #11387667, filed 2021-01, 5 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 57,750 miles.

25%0–100%10–2525%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,875 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2020202132025
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 GLE350D. 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 GLE350D 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
GLE350 d 4matic 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · diesel9-speed automatic232925$3,850

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

Recall details for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D → · 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. 117 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 117 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz GLE350D

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016648,8752—25—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz GLE350D model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 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 GLE350D get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D (GLE350 d 4matic, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,875 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 57,750 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. 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.