mercedes-benz CLS-Class problems
0 safety recalls. 9 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
CLS 400 4 MAGIC 2015. REAR TIRES WEARING FROM INSIDE OF TIRE AT 36,000 MILES. LOOKING AT TIRES FROM OUTSIDE AND TOP LOOKS GREAT AS IF TIRES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE. LUCKILY WHILE ON HIGH WAY TIRE BEGAN TO DEFLATE BEFORE COMING APART AT 60 MPH. 😥
TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH IS CAUSING COMMAND SYSTEM TO POWER ON/OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN,NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE NAVIGATION,WINDOWS(ROLLING UP&DOWN OR NOT WORKING AT ALL),SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(FLIPPING OUT & IN,WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN)AIR CONDITIONING,RADIO…
THIS IS THE 2ND TIME MY 2015 CLS400 MERCEDES HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS REOCCURRING PROBLEM OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMAND SYSTEM TOTALLY SHUTTING DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ON THE STREET AND FRWY.NAVIGATION BLINKS ON & OFF,SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FOLD IN &…
while going on freeway at 70 mph car came up with code service required do not shift see dealer and lost power had to pull off lane onto shoulder luckily was able to, could not get car to shift or go anywhere could not contact their roadside assistance, this is the third time it…
Common questions
Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 9 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.