2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other CLS500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CLS500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of rear lighting assemblyLed to recall 14V-177
What CLS500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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