AI DamageMercedes-Benz CLE 450 4matic: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4matic across 2 model years: 1 owner complaints and 76 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- Tires: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 87 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 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.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passengerâs side tire had a blowout and tread separation. The vehicle was later towed to the residence of a family member, and a replacement tire of the same make and model was purchased and later mounted to the vehicle.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- 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.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
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.