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Mercedes-Benz CL550 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz CL550 since 2010, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2011 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
1
Worst year
2011
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2010-2013

Mercedes-Benz CL550 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz CL550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz CL550 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz CL550 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201020112013

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz CL550 problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Mercedes-Benz CL550 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2013-1Airbags00
2011-5Engine10
2010-2Airbags00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Mercedes-Benz CL550

Mercedes-Benz CL550 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

  • Sep 6, 2023 Warranty extension 2011-2014Engine

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz CL550

What years of the Mercedes-Benz CL550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz CL550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz CL550?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz CL550?

Airbags, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CL550 have?

1 recall between 2010 and 2013. The 2012 model year has the most, with 1.

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