AI Damage2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about lane departure and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 77 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 77
What fails most often
- 1 Lane departure 100% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 100% of all complaints
- Lane departure: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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)).
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 24,719 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 33% least complained about).
On average one model year of the CLE 300 4matic has 1 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 1, about average.
What to check before buying
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- 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
Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and…
- Complaint Slight creaking noises when steering
Cause Noises may come from one or more sleeves of the horn contact plate. Remedy Remove the horn contact plate and check the sleeves for noise; see attached video. If necessary, apply lubricant to the sleeves.
- Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE
Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibration…
- Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area…
Complaint Whining / humming noises (described as foghorn‑like) from the drivetrain in the rear axle area during cornering. (figure 1) On the above‑mentioned vehicles with a mileage up to 15,000 km (about 9,300 mi)…
- Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious…
Complaint Traffic sign symbol for "Traffic Sign Assist" is blinking in instrument cluster without obvious cause usually with one of the following scenarios: • Flashing without a speed limit ("‑ ‑"). • Flashing when…
- Complaint When using the one‑touch (automatic) window closing function on one or both front door windows,…
Complaint When using the one‑touch (automatic) window closing function on one or both front door windows, the customer may report one of the following concerns: • The window begins closing, then reverses direction…
- Complaint The Apple Music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the…
Complaint The Apple Music app is no longer available in the head unit apps menu after updating the software of the (A26/17 ‑ MBUX multimedia system + instrument cluster (head unit)) to E333.8 / A236 904 19 00. Cause…
- Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally
Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. EXAMPLE: when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so…
- Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed,…
Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than…
- Complaint 1
General Diagnostic Tips 2. One or More PARK Sensor Activations 3. Red Ring Around Vehicle 4. "Active Parking and Parking Assist Inoperative" on Instrument Cluster 5. Cameras 6. Other Park Topics. Cause Various root…
- Complaint DAB, FM, or SDARS radio reception is limited, only a few stations are found
Cause The firmware installation was incomplete. Remedy In the A26/17 control unit "MBUX multimedia system" (head unit), use XENTRY to carry out the special process "All Modules"; this will reinstall the firmware…
- Complaint Leakage/oil leakage at drive pinion sealing ring (input shaft) (Figures 1-2) Minor…
Complaint Leakage/oil leakage at drive pinion sealing ring (input shaft) (Figures 1-2) Minor leakage/slight seepage at coupling flange nut at drive pinion (Figures 3-4) Cause Damage to sealing ring during production…
NHTSA lists 77 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: lane departure, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (100%), infotainment or screen glitches (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic?
NHTSA lists 77 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4matic from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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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 2026-11-06.