Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 years
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Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 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 450 problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels11
- Electrical9
- Engine4
- Steering3
- Tires2
- Suspension2
- Transmission1
- Driver assistance1
- Brakes1
- Airbags1
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | 3 | Wheels | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | - | 3 | Airbags | 6 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | - | 1 | Wheels | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 5 | Electrical | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 15 | Wheels | 2,380 | 12 | 0 |
Recalls 21
Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
What years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz CLS 450?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450?
Wheels, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (9) and engine (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 have?
21 recalls between 2019 and 2023. The 2019 model year has the most, with 12.
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