Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS400 (2015–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2015 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All CLS400 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 23,250 | 4 | 106 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system3 27%
- Electronic stability control2 18%
- Wheels1 9.1%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Seats1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Engine1 9.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2015: “Despite NHTSA recall # 15v137 was issued on march 12th,2015 I was sold a CLS400 on march 14th. Neither at time of sale nor thereafter I was notified about this recall. It seems that dealership was in violation of mercedes benz USA's stop-sale order issued to dealers on march 13th.”
NHTSA complaint #10721652, filed 2015-05, 30 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology