GLE 53 Coupe - Clunk sound from start - Need Feedback Pleasek
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GLE 53 Coupe - Clunk sound from start - Need Feedback Pleasek
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
) 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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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.
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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
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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."
"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."
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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
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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!
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thanks for the reply!
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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
) 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
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Same clunking with my 2022 amg 53
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
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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
) 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
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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
) 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
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Do you have active sway bar ( active ride control ) option ? I had the same noise, after a month in the shop they finally found out it was from the rear sway bar actuator[/QUOTE]
Yes, I do have the active sway bar option. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have a regular service appt coming up soon and i will be sure to have then check the rear sway bar actuator! I owe you a beer if that is the problem and they fix it! Then I just need to get the transmission shifting issue fixed and I will be happy with it.
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Yes, I do have the active sway bar option. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have a regular service appt coming up soon and i will be sure to have then check the rear sway bar actuator! I owe you a beer if that is the problem and they fix it! Then I just need to get the transmission shifting issue fixed and I will be happy with it.
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They found out because my front system went bad also, while ordering the parts they found out there is new part # for front and rear. Since it’s special order from Germany and they can claim warranty. Dealer replaced both and no more noise.
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I am encouraged! I will ask them to check all of them and possibly replace them with the new part number. We bought a good extended warranty and planned to keep the car a long time but with all the clunks and lack of dealership ability to solve the problem or even acknowledge there is a problem, I was thinking about unloading it we can't fix it or they say it is normal for the model. Thanks again. We love the car and especially the engine and transmission (except for the lurching during certain shifts).
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