2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“2015 mercedes benz CLS 400 - Engine caught fire while in a parking lot approximately 10 minutes after i parked it and went inside department store. The vehicle had no open recalls”
NHTSA complaint #11504181, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 11031736Sep 6, 2023In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending…
- 11031729Mar 20, 2019The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
- 11031616Mar 13, 2019Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on the various Model Year (“MY”) 2014 - 2018 Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed below, the engine…
- 10154018Jan 25, 2019ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
- 10158329Oct 9, 2017Oil in engine wiring harness
- 10058563Jul 6, 2015Xentry (mercedes): stored in engine control unit (ecu) is fault to exhaust back pressure sensor causing engine to be in limp home mode and diagnosis warning lamp activated. Model…
- 10058548Jun 4, 2015Xentry (daimler): stored in engine control unit are faults relating to throttle valve actuator and/or oxygen sensor due to occasional transition resistance at contacts, causing…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS400
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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