Mercedes-Benz CLS550 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 (2006–2017).

Complaints
44
Recalls
11
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz CLS550 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz CLS550 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 CLS55000001—
2015 CLS55010004Steering
2014 CLS55070004Suspension
2013 CLS55030003Brakes
2012 CLS550150003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 CLS55000003—
2010 CLS55010003—
2009 CLS55000003—
2008 CLS55060003Electrical System
2007 CLS55040004Suspension
2006 CLS55070001Brakes

Most common Mercedes-Benz CLS550 problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    13 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Brakes
    7 complaints
  • Suspension
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz CLS550 recalls

  • Recall 24V874000Nov 19, 202433,456 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V954000Dec 23, 2022131,653 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V196000Mar 19, 202111,356 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V058000Feb 5, 20211,292,258 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Recall 19V918000Dec 20, 2019747,928 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V177000Mar 14, 201751 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 15V505000Aug 11, 2015209 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the engine or exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V137000Mar 10, 201530,141 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: Reduced rear side marker illumination may prevent other drivers from seeing the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V088000Feb 13, 2015147,224 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 12V533000Nov 6, 201223 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The reduced torque of the striker bolts might lead to a loosening of the bolts. If two of the four bolts securing the striker became loose, the secondary hood latch function would become ineffective. If this problem combines with a failure of the primary hood lock or if the hood is not properly closed, the hood could open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology