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2016 Mercedes Benz Gle Class Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

11 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

    Steering System Defects

    10complaints
    High severitySteering

    Issues with the power steering system lead to increased risk of loss of control during operation.

  2. 2

    Brake Issues

    9complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brakes make loud noises and may fail to function properly, increasing the risk of accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Sunroof Failure

    9complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof suddenly shatters or explodes without impact, posing a risk of glass injury.

  4. 4

    Headlight Dimness

    8complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Headlights are insufficiently bright, especially at night or in poor weather conditions.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Suspension Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components fail, leading to instability and potential loss of control.

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

    Brake System Failure Causing Loss of Braking

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    Service brakes fail suddenly, leading to loss of braking ability and potential accidents.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Fuel System Failure Causing Engine Stall

    4complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel injectors leak causing engine stall and subsequent ignition leading to explosion and engine damage.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Transmission Malfunction Leading to Random Shifting

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    Transmission shifts unexpectedly to neutral or park during driving, causing loss of control and potential accidents.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Battery and Antitheft Device Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Battery and antitheft device malfunction causes the vehicle to stall and become uncontrollable.

  10. 10

    Electrical System Issues Causing Random Malfunctions

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Random electrical system malfunctions, such as sudden loss of power steering or incorrect gear shifting, leading to loss of vehicle control.

  11. 11

    Structural Issues Causing Vehicle Damage

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Structural components, such as roof panels or door hinges, detach or fail, leading to vehicle damage and potential injury.

Other years & sources

2017 Mercedes Benz Gle Class HybridAll 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.