Notices
GLE Class (V167) Produced 2020 to present

2022 GLE 350 Squeak/Rattle

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2025 | 06:42 PM
  #1  
ctu32's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Apr 2025
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
GLE 350
2022 GLE 350 Squeak/Rattle

I need assistance with an issue I've been having on my 2022 GLE 350 for the past few months. Experience what can best be described as a repetitive squeak like rattle. I've taken the vehicle in for service twice now and they have not been able to assist. The rattle is intermittent, sometimes it'll go on for a minute or so and other times I can drive without hearing it at all. I've tested driving with and without ac and at varying speeds.
Attached Files
File Type: mov
IMG_8884.mov (10.33 MB, 30 views)
File Type: mov
IMG_8744.mov (10.64 MB, 19 views)
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2025 | 10:39 PM
  #2  
Sieveboy's Avatar
Junior Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 60
Likes: 36
2021 GLE 450
Originally Posted by ctu32
I need assistance with an issue I've been having on my 2022 GLE 350 for the past few months. Experience what can best be described as a repetitive squeak like rattle. I've taken the vehicle in for service twice now and they have not been able to assist. The rattle is intermittent, sometimes it'll go on for a minute or so and other times I can drive without hearing it at all. I've tested driving with and without ac and at varying speeds.
I can't really hear anything in your videos but I've been dealing with annoying rattles from the headliner area shown in your first video. My 2021 GLE 450 had a ton of annoying rattles. I gave up on the dealer for this kind of thing, a full day and then the monkeys say they can't hear it and present a proposal for new brakes and tires for $4000 then offer a trade in appraisal on a new rattling MB - yeah right.. So here's what I've done to quiet it down. I have some experience with removing plastic interior panels and make sure I use clean plastic pulling devices and go very carefully.

Black cover behind rear view mirror: Pulled down the cover for the forward view equipment behind the rear view mirror and insulated everything with 1/4" adhesive foam strips, especially the mounting tabs. You pop this thing off and then have to depress two tabs to get the center to separate. Look up videos for cleaning the windshield when you get dirty glass radar errors - they instruct on how to remove this piece. It was the source of most of my rattles

Sunglass Control Surround: Popped off the surround for the overhead controls and sunglass holder, also loading all contact points with 1/4 foam and popped it back. This also rattles like hell.

Front headliner: Popped off the headliner as much as I could at the front (there are 3-4 securement points and stuffed strips of 3/4 foam in there and popped it back. This seemed to have a pretty good impact

Passenger B Pillar: Popped off the B pillar cover and insulated the retainers and also all the way around it with foam tape. MB removes that when they do the battery ground recall and I think they never put it back securely. This also rattled.

Dash: I also stuffed foam between the dashboard screen and the dash. Not sure if this did anything but others have reported rattles from this location.

Misc: I also added foam tape to the visor and also the glove box. This was from previous experience with other cars. There is some information on MB having rattling sun visors - you may want to investigate on yours.

All of this work seems to have addressed most of the rattles. It's hard to locate them as the sound kind of telescopes around. You can also pound areas with your fist and see if that has any impact on the rattles - plus it helps vent annoyance.

Good luck.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:13 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE