Mercedes-Benz Cls550 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Cls550 years to avoid are 2007, 2012, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
136
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2006–2017
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cls550 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 44 | |
| 2012 | High complaints + open investigation | 31 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 11 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 1 |
Every Cls550 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017avoid | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 1 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 11 | 4 | |
| 2013avoid | 5 | 3 | |
| 2012avoid | 31 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 22 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 44 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Cls550 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cls550 years to avoid are 2007, 2012, 2014, 2013, 2015, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Cls550?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cls550 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Cls550 have?
Across all model years, the Cls550 has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.