2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 19, 2018 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CLS500 years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500. That ranks 2nd out of 5 CLS500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 83,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~83,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~83,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~100,200 mi
Seats1 · ~100,200 mi
Steering1 · ~83,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~100,200 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%83,000——
Equipment150%83,000——
Fuel/propulsion System150%100,200——
Seats150%100,200——
Steering150%83,000——
Suspension150%100,200——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Fuel smell suspension drivers seat tearing brakes

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 19, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11162381

I have a 2007 mercedes cls 550. My headrest have deployed for some reason on at least four separate occasions. When the headrest deploys it hits me in the back of the head. It has happened 2x while driving on the freeway and 2x while backing up. The dealership has repaired the headrest on at least…

Air Bags · received Sep 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10356235

Other Mercedes Benz CLS500 years

← 2006 CLS500 · 2008 CLS500 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 CLS50010
2008 CLS50000
200720
2006 CLS500623
2004 CLS50020

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500?

Owners most often report air bags, equipment, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS500 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.