2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the center digital screen failed to function as intended while attempting to use the safety features. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was…”
filed Oct 3, 2025
“While driving our 2017 MB GLE 350-4matic at about 40 mph, it spontaneously downshifted to M1. We were in traffic, so this was a very dangerous for us and for the people behind us. We limped to our destination, not knowing what had happened or what to do. When we re-started the car the next day, it…”
filed Mar 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two…
LI82.85-P-080507 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2026
Electrical System problems in other GLE350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 GLE350 | 4 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.