AI DamageMercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic across 2 model years: 2 owner complaints and 78 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Lane departure 50% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 89.
- Lane departure: 1 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 89 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
â"The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster [Driver side Display on my 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 completely blacked out while the vehicle was in operation, ((entirely removing my access to critical vehicle telemetrics, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, milage, oil, and safety warning indicators)).
The recall concerns the instrument cluster / infotainment control unit software. According to the recall information, the instrument cluster display may briefly interrupt, reset, remain blank, or otherwise fail to display important driving-related information, which can increase the risk of a crash.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
- Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint When using the one‑touch (automatic) window closing function on one or both front door windows,…
- Complaint The Apple Music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,…
- Complaint 1
- Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.