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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300D problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

7 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

28,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.

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Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting228.6%
Braking behavior114.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Electrical System
1
Engine
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
Service Brakes
1
Structure:Body
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Structure:Body1

Power Train: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
1
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0003
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9991
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2016
1
2017
1
2018
2
2020
2
2021
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20161
20171
20182
20202
20211

2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 1

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10983145 · 2017-05-02 (May 2, 2017)

AFTER STOPPING, WHEN THE CAR TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE MODE. IF THE DRIVER PRESSES THE KEYLESS IGNITION BUTTON TO OFF, THE CAR TRANSMISSION SWITCHES TO NEUTRAL MODE. THIS CAUSES ROLLOVER RISK. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SEE THAT THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, THE CAR CAN ROLL AND CAUSE COLLISION AND RISK TO PEOPLE AROUND. THE CAR SHOULD EITHER STAY IN DRIVE MODE OR SWITCH TO PARK MODE WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS SWITCHED WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE MODE.

Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10983145 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11090294 · 2018-04-26 (April 26, 2018)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE300D. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF EL DORADO HILLS (1000 MERCEDES LN, EL DORADO HILLS, CA [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE F…

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11090294 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11299184 · 2020-01-14 (January 14, 2020)

SINCE THE TIME I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE BRAKES HAVE REPEATEDLY MADE LOUD SQUEALING NOISES. MERCEDES HAS REPEATEDLY EXAMINED THE CAR AND TOLD US IT IS FINE AND NOT DANGEROUS. THEY HAVE NEVER FIXED THE NOISE. HOWEVER, MORE RECENTLY IN DECEMBER 2019, THE CAR DEVELOPED A STRONG FUEL ORDER IN BOTH THE CABIN AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. WE BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CLAMP AND THE FUEL LINE. HE CALLED THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER WHO TOLD HIM TO ADJUST THE CLAMP. THAT HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE SMELL IS VERY STRONG, AND …

Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11299184 at NHTSA ↗