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4JGDA5HB1HA••••••2017 Mercedes-benz GLE350
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Mercedes-benz GLE350 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
57on the model
23builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Exterior Lighting 1Structure 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2023
The car losses acceleration power all of sudden while driving. The engine light comes on and car starts shaking. Once you turn off the car and restart it, the engine light goes away and car starts functioning normal. This is dangerous as you are on highway, among fast moving…
SteeringSep 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the message "Power Steering Malfunction. See Operator Manual" was displayed. The steering became extremely difficult to turn. The contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel and stopped…
StructureJan 2020
Shattered panoramic sunroof
Exterior LightingDec 2017
The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz gle350. While driving at night, the exterior headlamps insufficiently illuminated the driver's line of sight on the road. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and no way to modify…
SteeringSep 2022
The vehicle only has about 10K+ miles but encountered "Power Steering Malfunction See Operator’s Manual" error message, and then the Power Steering stopped working, became stiff, and could not be moved. The vehicle got stuck in the mid of the road becoming very dangerous for the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4JGDA5HB1HA845989 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.