2017 GMC Acadia vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 GMC Acadia | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 701 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,379 | 116 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Acadia | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 234 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 193 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 76 | 1 |
| Engine | 61 | 4 |
| Steering | 33 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2017 GMC Acadia
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.