The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3L 6-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 28 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 23–28 MPG (5 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
23–28MPG
5 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 3L 6-Cyl hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CLE300 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
CLE300 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CLE450 4matic (Convertible) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CLE450 4matic (Coupe) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 23 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
AMG CLE53 4matic Plus (coupe) Hybrid 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE models.
View complete 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V688000 Active Recall
Affected Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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 cross-traffic alert that applies the brakes automatically in certain driving situations.

Free Manufacturer 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 contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA Campaign #24V115000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Summary: 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. The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.