2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS. That ranks 2nd out of 6 CLS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Mercedes Benz CLS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My new 2011 mercedes c300 2500 miles in. The front rotors warped. The steering wheel shakes when you apply brakes. This issue was confirmed by fletcher jones mercedes benz of newport beach california. Mercedes corporate and fletcher jones mercedes denied by request to replace. They will not cover…
Other Mercedes Benz CLS years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.