Total Complaints
8 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D · model year
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D
8 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016MERCEDES-BENZGLE350D carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 GLE350D is engine with 3 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (2) and service brakes (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2016 GLE350D. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
Recalls (2)
16V90300015/12/2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63
17V24100011/04/2017
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AM
Recent Complaints
20250118ENGINE
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.
20210322ENGINE
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. CHECKED FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT. FOUND FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT WET DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO BACK OF VECH. PERFORMED WATER LEAK TEST. FOUND WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INSIDE OF REAR HATCH AT BOTTOM OF MIDDLE SECTION OF REAR HATCH. TO START RECOMMEND REPLACING REAR HATCH SEAL, RECHECKING TO SEE IF WATER LEAK HAS BEEN STOPPED THEN REPLACING FAULTY FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE (IF LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED INS
Mileage: 57,750
20210322FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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. CHECKED FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT. FOUND FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT WET DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO BACK OF VECH. PERFORMED WATER LEAK TEST. FOUND WATER SLOWLY LEAKING INSIDE OF REAR HATCH AT BOTTOM OF MIDDLE SECTION OF REAR HATCH. TO START RECOMMEND REPLACING REAR HATCH SEAL, RECHECKING TO SEE IF WATER LEAK HAS BEEN STOPPED THEN REPLACING FAULTY FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE (IF LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED INS
Mileage: 57,750
20210304FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
OUR 2016 GLE350 WITH 67K MILES STALLED AT 5:45 P.M. ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME. THERE WAS NO INDICATION BEFORE STALLING EXCEPT A RAPID LOSS OF POWER AND DOWNSHIFTING. IT WAS DUSK AND THE VEHICLE STALLED PARTIALLY IN LANE AS THERE WAS NO ROOM WITH WATER DRAINAGE DITCH. DEALER IDENTIFIED A SEAL IN THE LIFT GATE BEING DEFECTIVE ALLOWING WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE SPARE TIRE STORAGE AREA IN PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. DEALER SHARED MERCEDES WOULD NOT ADDRESS NOR COVER THE $1600 COST TO REPAIR. WHAT VEHICLE ACCUMULATES ENOUGH WATER TO FILL A SPARE TIRE AREA AND IT OVERFLOWS SHORT OUT A NEARBY FUEL PUMP MODULE AND SOAKING THE INSULATION OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND SERVICED AS DETERMINED BY THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE IN THAT IF WE HAD BEEN ON A FREEWAY THERE IS NO WARING AND THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER QUICKLY LEAVING NO ROOM TO MOVE OUT OF HARMS WAY.
Mileage: 67,000
20210112FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
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?
Mileage: 5
20210112BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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?
Mileage: 5
20200901SERVICE BRAKES
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BRAKE FLUID CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO BE SOFT AND HIT THE FLOOR.
Mileage: 40,000
20200322ENGINE
WHITE SMOKE DURING STARTUP
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D have?▼
The 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D has 8 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D?▼
Yes, the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D is ENGINE with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE350D safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.