2017 Mercedes-benz Gle problems
The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the "ML" nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms.
The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a body-on-frame SUV and was produced until 2004. For a short time, between 1999 and 2002, the W163 M-Class was also built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, for the European market, before all production moved to the U.S. plant near Vance, Alabama. The second-generation M-Class (W164) moved to a unibody platform while sharing most components with the GL-Class, which sports a longer body to accommodate third-row seating.
Since April 2015, the M-Class has been renamed to the GLE with the release of the facelifted W166 model, in an effort to harmonize Mercedes-Benz SUV nameplates by aligning it with the E-Class.
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Common 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle problems
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE has several common problems reported by owners, including issues with the A/C system, headlights, and brakes.
One of the most widespread complaints is a moldy smell from the A/C system, which affects around 2,000 miles.
Headlights wearing out quickly have also been reported by some 2017 GLE owners around 20,000 miles.
Premature brake wear is another problem found on some 2017 Mercedes GLE models around 10,000 miles.
There are 11 recalls on the 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE, which is worse than many other luxury midsize SUVs.
In addition to these problems, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE has issues with in-car electronics, such as trouble entering data and route =data for the infotainment system, and center display and charging port stopped working.
The air suspension system can also suffer expensive problems, but these are relatively few and far between.
When buying a used Mercedes GLE, it's essential to check for signs of off-road damage, parking damage to bumpers or bodywork, curb damage to tyres, and the condition of the tyres, as the GLE can be quite hard on its tyres due to its weight.
Overall, these problems are minor compared to some other luxury SUVs on the market, although parts costs are still expensive.
2017 Mercedes-benz Gle complaints
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