AI DamageMercedes-Benz CLE 300: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 across 2 model years: 5 owner complaints and 153 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Backover prevention 20% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 20% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
- 6 Parking brake 20% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (40% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 95.
- Backover prevention: 1 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Equipment: 1 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 95 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that he applied the parking brake, but the vehicle did not stop as intended. There were no injuries and no medical attention needed. All vehicle involved sustained damage. There was no police report taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired, and the contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle could be picked up; however, the check engine warning light was still…
Audio no longer works continuously hearing static and sparking through speakers
The contact stated after purchasing the vehicle and leaving the dealer, while driving 40 MPH, the Low Tire Pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence and restarted, and the "Inoperative, See Owner Manual", "Blind spot assistance Inoperative", and "Risk of the vehicle rolling away apply…
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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.