Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 62 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS500 (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 62. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (23 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All CLS500 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.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Fuel system23 34%
• Brakes23 34%
• Air bags5 7.4%
• Wheels4 5.9%
• Transmission and drivetrain4 5.9%
• Vehicle speed control3 4.4%
• Electronic stability control3 4.4%
• Electrical system3 4.4%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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