2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:38.723Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 1 complaints 2015 2017: 1 complaints 2017
2017: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20101
20114
201223
20134
201410
20151
20171

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.

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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, 20181107

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210312 — communication, electrical system

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.

Campaign 21V058000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V058000 (communication, electrical system) has been completed.

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