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2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#7 most-complained of 7 Gle450 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 7th out of 7 model years with data. It has 1 recall, for the airbag Occupant Classification System software.

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

Top 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 problems

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

No component data.

2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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 Gle450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720202021202220232024
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Avoid83251120
2017No verdict001—
2020Caution67263221
2021Caution33151723

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2017 Gle450, and it ranks 7th out of 7 model years with data, so it shows fewer reported problems than other years.
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Gle450 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 16V903000) covers the airbag Occupant Classification System, which required a software update from dealers. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2017 Gle450 compare to other years like 2016 or 2024?
The 2016 Gle450 had 25 complaints and a complaint index of 83 (Avoid), and the 2024 had 10 complaints with an index of 100 (Avoid), both worse than the 2017's index of 0.
What year Mercedes-Benz Gle450 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA data, 2016 and 2024 stand out as Avoid years with complaint indexes of 83 and 100, compared to 2017's index of 0.

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.