2024 MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300
2 recalls, 8 complaints
24V688000 Sep 13, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: AUTOMATIC SYSTEM BRAKING
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 CLE 300 Convertible, CLE 300 Coupe, CLE 450 Convertible, CLE 450 Coupe, E 350, E 450 Station Wagon, E 450, and AMG CLE 53 Coupe vehicles. A software error in the MBUX multimedia system may deactivate certain vehicle systems, including the cro... Read more
Consequence
An automatic emergency braking system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software and parking control unit settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. This is a phased recall, phase 1 owner letters will be mailed November 12, 2024, November 1, 2024, and January 14, 2025. Owners may co... Read more
24V115000 Feb 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles. ... Read more
Consequence
An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
Multiple issues having to do with battery replacement, Alternator, and starter. Discussed this same issue with Honda they have ignored the issue had the vehicle inspected by dealership multiple times and by local mechanics. The vehicles also for many years would lock steering wheel and starter would... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
The windshield washer pump began smoking and has burnt electrical smell. Fuses for the washer pump did not blow to disconnect power from the pump. The pump continued to receive power after the key/pushbutton was turned off. This is a potential fire hazard while driving. Also a visibility hazard wh... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
The windshield washer pump began smoking and has burnt electrical smell. Fuses for the washer pump did not blow to disconnect power from the pump. The pump continued to receive power after the key/pushbutton was turned off. This is a potential fire hazard while driving. Also a visibility hazard wh... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
After 4 to 5 years vehicle has begun to sporadically upon the first 10 minutes of driving to show a low power steering error message. The error message turns on and turns off within one second many people have been reporting the same issue with even their newer model RAV4’s. This is not acceptable... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 12, 2025
Incident date: Jan 12, 2025
The Anti-Brake system ABS and ESC Electronic Stability Control alert keeps coming on and off on my dashboard. The cruise control will shut off by itself when this alert comes on. The alerts appear randomly and all various speeds. I took this to the dealership in October of 2022 for this issue and t... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 2, 2024
Incident date: Jun 28, 2024
COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO THE CYLINDER BORES CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FIRE. THIS ISSUE IS UNDER A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CURRENTLY. MANY EMPLOYEES I SPOKE WITH IN THE FORD SERVICE DEPT AND FORD CUSTOMER CARE STATED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THEY ARE ON... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Mar 6, 2024
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MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 across all model years (2024, 2024).
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Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths