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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
2,380miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,380 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car cut off on the busy 405 freeway as I was driving. I have had the brand new car 3 months . I stared to receive the following alerts on the car panel: blind spot assist inoperative , active brake assist functioned limited , attention assist, system suspended . The call slowly stalled on the freeway. I had to exit on the shoulder of the freeway with my hazard lights on. The car cut off. It started again. I tried to continue my trip, but the same issue happened 2 more times. I exited the freeway near ucla . Mercedes roadside assistance picked up the car for tow. This happened on may 28th. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217434, filed 2019-06, 2,380 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020120%
2019213%

Other parts of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

Wheels
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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