Mercedes Benz CLS years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz CLS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz CLS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz CLS problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system3
- Brakes1
- Airbags1
Mercedes Benz CLS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | - | 1 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2006 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz CLS
What years of the Mercedes Benz CLS should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLS?
Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (1) and airbags (1).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLS have?
1 recall between 2006 and 2011. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.
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