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Mercedes Benz CLS550 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the Mercedes Benz CLS550 since 2006, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2007 model year has 35 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
63
Recalls
4
Worst year
2007
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2006-2009

Mercedes Benz CLS550 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLS550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz CLS550 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz CLS550 complaints by model year

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

2006200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz CLS550 problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    33
  • Transmission
    6
  • Suspension
    6
  • Engine
    6
  • Electrical
    6
  • Brakes
    5
  • Airbags
    5
  • Tires
    3
  • Driver assistance
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Mercedes Benz CLS550 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009914Airbags31
20087417Fuel system80,00030
20074735Fuel system58,70040
2006887Brakes10

Recalls 4

See all 4 recalls for the Mercedes Benz CLS550

Mercedes Benz CLS550 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 CLS550

What years of the Mercedes Benz CLS550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLS550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLS550?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLS550?

Fuel system, with 33 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (6) and suspension (6).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLS550 have?

4 recalls between 2006 and 2009. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.

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