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ProblemsByVin Index / 2024-MERCEDES-BENZ-CLE / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE owner complaints

6 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

electrical 2 complaints shown

08/02/2024 ODI #11606210.0

Audio no longer works continuously hearing static and sparking through speakers

05/12/2026 ODI #11737352.0

I am filing this safety complaint regarding my 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, VIN [XXX] , license plate [XXX] . My vehicle is currently affected by an active safety recall: NHTSA Recall 26V281 / Mercedes-Benz recall campaign 2025060014. 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. I attempted in good faith to resolve this issue through authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships, including Mercedes-Benz of [XXX] Downtown LA, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, and Mercedes-Benz / Calstar Motors in Glendale. However, the dealerships refused or failed

other 2 complaints shown

07/24/2025 11,000 mi Crash ODI #11675894.0

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V688000 (Park Brake, Back Over Prevention, Equipment). The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped in traffic, the vehicle behind him ran into the rear end of the vehicle, causing him to be pushed into the vehicle in front of him. 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 failure mileage was 11,000.

01/12/2025 ODI #11635508.0

The rise in the use of cell phones (texting,etc) while driving has been responsible for thousands of accidents all over the country. They create distractions for drivers but that is the sole responsibility of the driver. The problem with my car is one that is programed by Mercedes and involves the Sirius radio they installed in my car. The radio allows you to identify your favorite channels for easy access. However, the programming they have installed requires the driver to push 2 separate buttons to change a channel rather than a single button. This may seem petty on the surface, however, when you are traveling at 40-60 mph on a highway or busy local street with traffic lights looking for that second button on a touch screen with about 20 buttons, it does divert the driver’s attention for

fuel system 1 complaint shown

04/07/2025 4,900 mi ODI #11653240.0

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300. 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 illuminated. The dealer kept the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with an unknown sensor failure. The contact then went to fuel the vehicle. The next time the contact was able to drive the vehicle, while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond, and the contact was almost in a crash. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and drove 30 MPH to the job. The vehicle was taken to

engine 1 complaint shown

03/18/2024 60,000 mi ODI #11578040.0

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE300. 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 a parking brake when parking" messages were displayed. The contact stated that the engine would not start but the electronic features were functioning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-08. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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