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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker GLE years.
225 owner complaints, most about electrical system. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 GLE?The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE has 225 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other GLE years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the GLE?
Across the 11 GLE model years we track, complaint volume runs from 61 (2019) to 321 (2016). With 225 complaints, the 2017 GLE sits above the model's median of 123.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the GLE. See the full GLE owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used GLE listings typically run $21,499–$40,237.
Other GLE model years
Compare every GLE year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
Compare the GLE against its rivals
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