2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 steering problems

Filed Sep 6, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

While driving my 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, the vehicle suddenly shut off and lost propulsion without warning. There was no check-engine light or other warning before the failure. The engine would crank afterward but would not restart, leaving the vehicle disabled. The vehicle has an open the federal safety agency safety recall (22V‑955) involving the fuel pump control unit and potential loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently at Benzel-Busch Mercedes-Benz for recall inspection and diagnosis. I am reporting this because the sudden loss of propulsion while driving created a serious safety risk.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PR

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound was coming from the steering box. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V241000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · NC

02/2022 I have a 2016 GLE 350 with 31,000 miles. Safety issue: steering column sensor has failed thus blind spot assist does not work. Also turn signals periodically do not work. Functionality usually restores if car shut-off & re-started. Then fails again later at varying intervals.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Steering · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received an interim recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v241000 (steering). The contact stated that the dealer (mercedes-benz of south mississippi, 11619 bobby eleuterius blvd, d'iberville, ms 39540, (228) 265-9185) indicated that they would order the parts. The contact had not received a response after several calls to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Steering · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v241000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (mercedes-benz of jacksonville located at 10231 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225; (866) 955-5901) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted at 770‑705‑0600 and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 10/03/17 *bf updated 10/26/2017

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v903000 and 17v241000 (air bags, steering). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (valencia bmw 23435 valencia blvd valencia, ca 91355) where it was confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v241000 (steering) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (mercedes-benz of beverly hills, 9250 beverly blvd, beverly hills, ca 90210, (310) 659-2980) had been unable to determine when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and repair parts. The contact asked the dealer to inspect the parts. But they did not. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 20, 2017 · Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v241000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of fairfield, california was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable nationwide. In addition, the dealer stated that there was no time frame for part availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Steering · 9,888 miles · CA

I received a recall letter from mercedes benz regarding the safety of my vehicles power steering which could go out at any time, changing from automatic to manual control. The letter stated "the power steering assist may deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash." I called mercedes benz USA and was told they could not guarantee 100 % that the car was safe to drive. They stated they have no parts to fix problem and would send another letter as parts become available. I explained I do mountain driving weekly which includes changing weather conditions thru out the year, therefore this response is not acceptable. I was told it was up to me if I chose to park the car and not drive it until they have parts (in a month or so). The gentleman told me they don't even know what the exact problem is. Mercedes benz USA does not offer any help for this situation.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Steering · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v241000 (steering). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (mercedes-benz of sugar land 15625 southwest fwy, sugar land, tx, 7748) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.