The case
Screeching brakes at 559 miles, back again a week later — plus a trunk trim that kept coming loose
Our client leased a new 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. At 559 miles, it went back to the dealer for very loud screeching whenever the brakes were applied.
The dealer verified the brake noise and replaced the front pads. A week later, at 871 miles, the brakes were loud again, and both front and rear pads were re-prepped. The brake noise returned later in ownership. Separately, the trunk-lid trim between the taillights came loose, was re-mounted as goodwill, and came loose again, so it was replaced under warranty.
