CLS53 and Rear Deck Rattle
02-14-2019, 06:50 PM
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CLS53 and Rear Deck Rattle
Hello all,
Just wanted to see if others are facing similar issues as I am with a very annoying rattling sound coming from the rear deck when driving on rough/bumpy roads. The noise that's projected sounds almost like a loose clip, or screw is loose that holds the rear deck down. I've mentioned this issue to 2 different dealers now - who have both attempted to address the issue with no luck. My car is equipped with the rear-shade, and the noise is present with both the shade up and down. First dealer mentioned that my headliner was loose (which I didn't buy into), and second dealer mentioned they re-fastened a few clips and added tape to address the sounds. However, the sound is still present... While I understand my car is equipped with 20" wheels and low-profile tires and that the ride shouldn't feel soft - I don't expect to be hearing sounds that resemble poor interior assembly and dampening.
Getting a little annoyed over here that a car of this caliber is making such sounds - makes me cringe knowing how much I just paid for it...
Thanks!
Just wanted to see if others are facing similar issues as I am with a very annoying rattling sound coming from the rear deck when driving on rough/bumpy roads. The noise that's projected sounds almost like a loose clip, or screw is loose that holds the rear deck down. I've mentioned this issue to 2 different dealers now - who have both attempted to address the issue with no luck. My car is equipped with the rear-shade, and the noise is present with both the shade up and down. First dealer mentioned that my headliner was loose (which I didn't buy into), and second dealer mentioned they re-fastened a few clips and added tape to address the sounds. However, the sound is still present... While I understand my car is equipped with 20" wheels and low-profile tires and that the ride shouldn't feel soft - I don't expect to be hearing sounds that resemble poor interior assembly and dampening.
Getting a little annoyed over here that a car of this caliber is making such sounds - makes me cringe knowing how much I just paid for it...
Thanks!
02-15-2019, 02:27 PM
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Request a ride along with shop foreman or lead tech to identify/confirm rattle.
02-17-2019, 08:17 PM
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Hi Igor - yes. I have the same thing, just started yesterday after 6 months of no issues. At first I thought it was something loose in the trunk. But cannot find the source. Please let me know what the issue is when you find out. Many thanks!!
02-19-2019, 09:45 AM
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I have the same rear deck rattle (CLS 450) and believe that it might be coming from the sunshade housing. I took it in this morning and the service advisor heard the noise as well.
Hopefully they can find the source and fix it.
Hopefully they can find the source and fix it.
03-07-2019, 06:21 PM
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figured I'd follow-up to my thread with a resolution to the issue. Turns out, it was the sunroof cover that was making all the noise. Dealer added some felt-tape around the track and the issue appears to be gone. However, the tape does look like a temp-fix. Might have them look into it next time for a more permanent fix...
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