2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 recalls

Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving

Recall 22V955Dec 23, 2022348,183 vehicles affected

Water can collect in the spare tire well of certain Mercedes-Benz ML and GLE SUVs, from roughly 2012 to 2020 model years.

Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location

Recall 21V058Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a software problem in the communication module that runs the automatic crash notification (eCall) system.

Rear Door May Appear Locked When It Is Not

Recall 17V816Dec 18, 20178,700 vehicles affected

On certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS vehicles, the left rear passenger door may show that it is locked when it actually may not be locked.

Center console may unlatch in crash, sending objects flying

Recall 17V077Feb 8, 20175,882 vehicles affected

On certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS models, the center console may unlatch during some types of crashes.

Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility

Recall 16V759Oct 20, 20162,215 vehicles affected

Certain 2016-2017 GLE vehicles built between October 14 and November 23, 2015 may have low-beam headlights that are not properly adjusted.

Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2018-09-11, Electrical System
REAR HATCH OPENS ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED AND LOCKED; DOORS REMAIN LOCKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY AS WELL AS IN SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOTS. WE HAVE HAD TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN KEYS ARE INSIDE HOUSE ON A TABLE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAULT CODES; TOLD US TO TRY LEATHER CASE OVER KEY FOB. DEALER STATES THERE IS NOTHING MORE THAT THEY CAN DO.

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 questions

Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400: Water in Spare Tire Well Can Stall Engine While Driving; Crash Alert May Send Responders to Wrong Location; Rear Door May Appear Locked When It Is Not; Center console may unlatch in crash, sending objects flying; Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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