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2017 Mercedes Benz Gle Class Coupe
Common Problems

Ranked from 46 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
Safety
1
High severity
5
Medium
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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

    Unintended Acceleration

    12complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, posing a significant risk of collision.

  2. 2

    Electrical System Issues

    9complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle experiences unexpected electrical failures, such as dashboard malfunctions or communication system issues.

  3. 3

    Steering System Over-correction

    7complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    Driver assist functions over-correct during routine driving, causing the vehicle to swerve off-road or nearly spin out.

  4. 4

    Fuel System Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel system malfunctions, resulting in stalling or unexpected behavior, particularly in wet conditions.

  5. 5

    Sunroof Malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The sunroof suddenly explodes or malfunctions without warning, potentially causing injury.

  6. 6

    Suspension Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The suspension components become loose or noisy, affecting ride quality and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission Problems

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission malfunctions, causing spontaneous shifts and difficulty in driving, especially on highways.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Fuel Tank Rupture

    3complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Plastic fuel tank ruptures due to road debris, leading to fuel leakage and potential fire hazards.

    $300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Visibility Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights fail to provide adequate visibility, especially at night and in rain, increasing accident risk.

Other years & sources

2016 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.