2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500. That ranks 4th out of 5 CLS500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 49,874 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 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 49,874 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 49,874 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 49,874 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500.
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.
I received a warning on my dashboard that my rear tail light blinker was not functioning correctly. The passenger side blinker was not functioning correctly. Upon testing the hazard lights the blinker was correcting and after restarting the car the light functioned correctly. 2 weeks later i…
Other Mercedes Benz CLS500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CLS500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 CLS500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 CLS500 | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 CLS500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.