2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
1 of 1 total report mentions: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
The wheels are defective have had 8 blowouts in the past 8 months and the manufacturer refuses to acknowledge this a safety issue
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-07
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.