MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500

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2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:55.117Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CLS500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2006: 62 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2009: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20042
200662
20072
20080
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130718

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130718

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130718

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20131220 — EA (closed 20140512)

Loss of rear lighting assembly

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Mercedes Benz CLS500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.