2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,750 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.
“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“Multiple engine ignition coils have failed on this low mileage vehicle. History of failures are as followed. 1/18/2022 Mileage 39,246 Ignition Coil #4 6/16/2022 Mileage 40,915 Ignition Coil #2 3/16/2023 Mileage 43,866 Ignition Coil #6 and #2 4/23/2023 Mileage 44,275 Ignition Coil #1 1/15/2025 Mileage 51,560 Ignition Coil #4 Mercedes Benz advises immediate shutdown and service to prevent total engine failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11636782, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 11031736Sep 6, 2023In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending…
- 11031648Oct 5, 2021Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received the Approved Emission Modification. The Extended Modification Warranty…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350D
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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