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2016 Mercedes Benz Gle Class Coupe
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stalling and Issues

    17complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine has stalled at various times, often due to water intrusion or other propulsion system failures, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Headlight Dimness

    13complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The headlights are dim, especially at night, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents in poor lighting conditions.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Steering System Failure Causing Loss of Control

    11complaints
    High severitySteering

    Steering system malfunctions, leading to loss of steering assistance and difficulty controlling the vehicle.

  4. 4

    Battery and Electrical System Malfunction

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The battery and/or antitheft device have malfunctioned, leading to the inability to shift out of neutral and increasing the risk of rolling away.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Failure Causing Engine Stall

    10complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel injectors leak causing engine to stall and catch fire, leading to engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Sunroof Failure

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    The panoramic sunroof has spontaneously exploded or shattered without impact, causing glass to fly into the cabin.

  7. 7

    Transmission Malfunction Leading to Random Shifting

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission shifts unexpectedly to neutral or park during driving, posing a risk of rolling away.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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2017 Mercedes Benz Gle Class CoupeAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.