2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, 6% 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.
“The other day after a storm my SUV was parked at the street and when I opened the lift gate water start to coming out from the interior I also could see water in the interior ligths .”
NHTSA complaint #11384062, filed 2020-12“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
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11013192Jan 24, 2025Complaint Fuel door may require several attempts to open. Please note that if the complaint "Fuel filler flap not opening" occurs, it is important to check the fuel filler flap…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10205835Sep 16, 2021Model series 167 noise on B/C/D pillars.
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 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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