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2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#8 most-complained of 8 GL350 years

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has 1 NHTSA complaint and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 8 model years with data, ranking it 8th (least complained-about). It has 2 recalls, covering steering and airbag components.

Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)

2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 17V241000Apr 11, 2017Steering58,323 vehicles

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.

    Risk: If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

  2. NHTSA 16V903000Dec 15, 2016Airbags47,799 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.

    Risk: If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

2017 compared with other GL350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Good4373—
2016No verdict1444—
2017No verdict012—

All Mercedes-Benz GL350 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 reliable?
NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2017 GL350, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the 8 model years with data. It ranks 8th out of those years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems relative to other GL350 years.
What is the top problem area for the 2017 GL350?
Brakes account for 100% of the single complaint on file for the 2017 GL350, though this is based on only 1 report.
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GL350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 GL350: one for a steering system connector and power steering rack issue (campaign 17V241000), and one for an airbag occupant classification system software update (campaign 16V903000).
How does the 2017 GL350 compare to other GL350 years?
The 2017 GL350's complaint index of 0 is lower than every other year with data, including 2010 (86, Avoid) and 2012 (100, Avoid). Years like 2014 and 2015 also scored low, at 29 and 43, and were rated Good.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries reported for the 2017 GL350?
No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2017 GL350.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.