2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year.
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.
“2017 mercedes benz GLS450. Consumer writes in regards to malfunctioning brakes. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced premature wear of the brakes. The vehicle leaked fuel. The interior door trim was not secure.”
NHTSA complaint #11196350, filed 2019-04Related service bulletins
- 11038186Sep 22, 2026Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
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.
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