Mercedes-Benz Cls500 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Cls500 years to avoid are 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
87
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2004–2009
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cls500 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 75 |
Every Cls500 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Cls500 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cls500 years to avoid are 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Cls500?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cls500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Cls500 have?
Across all model years, the Cls500 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 87 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.