Skip to content
WrenchConnect
NHTSA-Verified · Common Problems

2017 Mercedes Benz Gle Class Hybrid
Common Problems

Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

3
Safety
2
High severity
4
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.

Sort by
  1. 1

    Electrical System Failure

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle’s digital screens and safety features fail unexpectedly, leading to reduced visibility and safety.

  2. 2

    Unintended Acceleration

    10complaints
    Safety riskBrakes

    The vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without driver input, leading to potential collisions and loss of control.

  3. 3

    Sunroof Malfunction

    8complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The sunroof suddenly explodes or malfunctions without warning, posing a risk of injury from falling glass.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel system malfunctions, causing unexpected stalls and requiring frequent repairs.

  6. 6

    Transmission Issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts unexpectedly, causing dangerous situations and requiring frequent repairs.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Exterior Lighting Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights fail to project far enough ahead, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  8. 8

    Fuel Tank Rupture

    2complaints
    High severityFuel system

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

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

    Vehicle Speed Control Failure

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Vehicle accelerates uncontrollably when attempting to stop, posing a serious safety risk.

Other years & sources

2016 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.

2017 Mercedes Benz Gle Class Hybrid Problems | WrenchConnect