AI Damage2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 149 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 149
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: 78.
- 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 | 78 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,113 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 41% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CLE 300 has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
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
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 "Key Not Detected" message appears on the IC while driving even though the key is in the car and…
Complaint "Key Not Detected" message appears on the IC while driving even though the key is in the car and no doors have been opened. Cause EZS SW Remedy Confirm that the message is not due to the driver's door being…
- Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject…
Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain subject vehicles, there is a new software update for the MBUX Infotainment System. An OTA update will further enhance…
NHTSA lists 149 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, backover prevention. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rollaway, parking brake (40%), warning lights, check engine (40%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300?
NHTSA lists 149 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 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 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.