Cole328

hi All...In my '24 GLE Coupe, a few weeks ago I noticed (likely because the radio was off... ) a "clunk" sound from the rear of the car when I am starting off from a stop. It's not crazy loud, but nonetheless, I thought it was unusual. So, I brought it in, and they had the car for a week. They did a bunch of tests, and also a transmission adaptation (no idea what that is). Anyway, I was advised to pick up the car today, and was told that all is normal. I spoke with the shop Foreman and he indicated he has driven two other GLE53’s that were there on property and found similar “clunks,” which he feels may simply be driveline slack with the all wheel drive system. So, they are classifying this as mostly nature of the beast after all the extended testing. Other than this sound, the car has performed brilliantly, and I am at 2,200 miles.

So, the question is....any other GLE 53 coupe owners experiencing the same thing, just to put my mind to rest? Thanks much

makris0000

I've had my 2024 GLE 53 AMG Coupe for about 2.5 weeks now and so far I have not noticed any clunking. I may need to turn off the music and listen for it. I usually have the sports exhaust open so I don't usually hear anything unusual.

Cole328

Hey there thanks for the quick reply its only when taking off from a dead stop, so if you have chance in coming days to listen briefly would be great thanks!

mikapen

No clunking for me, moving the shift lever into drive, or back and forth from drive to neutral to park and so forth.

However, if your brakes are wet when you park, the pads can rust to the disc, making a clunking sound when they finally release.

"Transmission adaptation" is simply to unlearn your previous driving habits that may influence shifting. After adaptation, it starts to learn your driving habits again and adjusts accordingly.

Cole328

OK thanks much I have always had a great rapport with this dealership, so I "trust" that this is something that they have seen they were not worried about safety, and fortunately, since car is a '24, is totally covered for years its more something I had not heard before, and almost "faint" at first, I thought honestly that it was the spare tire moving slightly in the trunk

MAAQ

Any feedback from the dealer on this problem?

Cole328

Nothing beyond my original post so far, the sound is there still, but the car drives great

"I spoke with the shop Foreman and he indicated he has driven two other GLE53’s that were there on property and found similar “clunks,” which he feels may simply be driveline slack with the all wheel drive system. So, they are classifying this as mostly nature of the beast after all the extended testing. Other than this sound, the car has performed brilliantly, and I am at 2,200 miles."

DoubleD748

@Cole328 Does this sound happen in comfort mode, windows down, between 1500-3000rpm with Performance exhaust set to "powerful"?

Cole328

happens all of the time any time the car starts from stop basically more pronounced when the car is cold (i.f., first few miles of each day) does not appear to have any affects on the car thank heavens and with the radio on, I dont even hear it its just odd

MAAQ

Same here, it is certainly more pronounced when cold then seems to go away when fully warmed up. Other than this amazing car

Cole328

OK that is great to hear that I am not the only one...makes me have more faith in my dealership and service department they basically said it was "nature of the beast" on this car and likely due driveline slack, which would make sense I think, as the transmission fluid heats up, it fills more of the area, etc anyway, I do love this car, and since its brand new, worst case, I drive it until the warranty is about to end, and then I trade in to dealer for something else

thanks for the reply!
Scott

Gleboshi

Same here, at 2,000 miles and just started hearing it! On top of that I've also found a half tighten screw of the fuse box in the boot, which produced a metal clicking sound .

wildta

I would ask if there are any updates to the transmission control unit and VTG transfer case control unit, or if they can reset both of them.

sumaliyev

Just got a 2024 GLE53, 700 miles on it and same problem here, clunking noise coming from rear right when Im starting off or rolling and then give it a little gas. Mostly when its cold. Very annoying....

wildta

Can you describe the sound? Is it metallic, high pitch clank or more of a low pitch thud?

MAAQ

Clunk is the best description, not like metal on metal. Most prominent when moving off from a standstill. You actually feel it if sitting in back seat. Absolutely ridiculous for such an expensive car

sumaliyev

I would call it a clunk noise, feels like rear end is loose or something, Im gonna try the dealer see what they say, but if thats normal , Im not sure if I can live with it.

Suzyq4317

I have the same clunking noise with my 2022 amg 53. Bought it used from the dealership and never had this issue with any previous models I have owned. I may still take it in and have them check it over. At least if something happens after the warranty it’s on record that I brought it in for that issue. Not very good if it’s something that is “ normal “ for a vehicle at that price point