Feb 21, 2019SteeringElectrical systemBody & structureCrash
DURING A ROUTINE DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRIVER ASSIST FUNCTIONS OVER-CORRECTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO END UP OFF ROAD.
NHTSA ODI 11181606
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What 73 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle-class Hybrid
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (73)Crash / fire / injury (11)Electrical system (14)Fuel system (8)Lights (8)Speed control (8)Steering (7)Body & structure (5)Brakes (4)Communication (4)Engine (4)Transmission & drivetrain (4)
2 of 73 complaints match · Electrical system · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters
Oct 10, 2018Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemCrash
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER STAYS IN NEUTRAL AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE AND TAKING FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE PARKING. THIS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND OFTEN CAUSES A DANGEROUS ROLLING CONDITION AFTER PARKING UNTIL THE DRIVER IS AWARE THE VEHICLE IS NOT STOPPED AND IN PARK. NO AUDIBLE ALERTS OR SAFETY WARNINGS ARE TRIGGED IF YOU DO NOT PRESS PARK. IN ONE CASE OUR VEHICLE ROLLED ACROSS A PARKING LOT CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TOTALING $4,213.95 AND COULD HAVE EASILY KILLED SOMEONE.
NHTSA ODI 11139376
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2017 Mercedes-benz Gle-class Hybrid verdict →