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Clunking noise when deaccelerating

Old May 14, 2024 | 09:45 AM
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Clunking noise when deaccelerating

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I found a few posts about a specific noise coming from the passenger rear side; however, some people suggest it might be the 48V system, the transmission, or something loose. I bought my 2023 GLE 53 AMG SUV from Carmax, and ever since, I've heard a clunking or thump noise when decelerating or accelerating at lower speeds. I took it to the dealer, and they said I need a replacement shock. They told me it would take a whole month to arrive, and I wanted to see if anyone else has had issues with the suspension. Or do you guys think it might be something else? I am hesitant about returning the car
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Old May 14, 2024 | 05:02 PM
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If it is still under warranty let the Mercedes Dealership repair it.
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Old May 14, 2024 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Fchiw
Hello everyone,

I found a few posts about a specific noise coming from the passenger rear side; however, some people suggest it might be the 48V system, the transmission, or something loose. I bought my 2023 GLE 53 AMG SUV from Carmax, and ever since, I've heard a clunking or thump noise when decelerating or accelerating at lower speeds. I took it to the dealer, and they said I need a replacement shock. They told me it would take a whole month to arrive, and I wanted to see if anyone else has had issues with the suspension. Or do you guys think it might be something else? I am hesitant about returning the car
Same problem here with brand new 2024 GLE53, clunking noise from rear right when Im starting off.
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Old May 14, 2024 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sumaliyev
Same problem here with brand new 2024 GLE53, clunking noise from rear right when Im starting off.
Yeah, they told me that the suspension is back order and there is not ETA.
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Old May 15, 2024 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Fchiw
Yeah, they told me that the suspension is back order and there is not ETA.
So you did take it to the dealer?
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Old May 15, 2024 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by sumaliyev
So you did take it to the dealer?
yeah and they said it’s a the suspension
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Old Jun 7, 2024 | 09:19 PM
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Same problem here, 2024 GLS450, right rear shock failed at 6K miles. Was on vacation 2000 miles from home and every bump I hit, the right rear wheel would bounce. Dealer around me could get has a replacement shock. I had my home dealer check availability in the US and we found the only one in the US in Texas which I ordered and installed myself. Not a good look for Mercedes or Bilstein the maker of the shock.
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Old Oct 7, 2024 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Fchiw
yeah and they said it’s a the suspension
did you get this fixed yet? And did it solve the problem? I have the same issue on my 2024 GLE 53
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Yea would love to know if it was as simple as a shock? Hope the guy replies.
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Originally Posted by Fchiw
Yeah, they told me that the suspension is back order and there is not ETA.
Looks like they are available at this dealer:
https://www.mbpartsource.com/search?search_str=shock

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