2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag electronic/software glitches: includes complete infotainment screen failures, system freezes requiring restarts, modules crashing during updates, and the vehicle not properly shutting down when locked. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

11
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
4
electrical system
3
parking brake
2
equipment
2
back over prevention
2

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and highly dependent on the specific powertrain and trim. The CLE 53 AMG receives significant praise for its styling, which is frequently described as "incredible," "aggressive," and a "looker." It is also commended for…

  • Electronic/software glitches: Includes complete infotainment screen failures, system freezes requiring restarts, modules crashing during updates, and the vehicle not properly shutting down when locked. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Underpowered 4-cylinder engine (CLE 200/300): Noted as very slow, with sluggish acceleration especially at highway speeds (60-80 mph/97-129 km/h), conservative tuning, and delayed throttle response. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CLE. See the full CLE owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CLE listings typically run $52,964–$84,280 across 2024 to 2026 model years.

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