Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 CL550 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CL550 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Electrical system4
- Unknown or other3
- Power train3
- Air bags3
- Structure2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Seat belts2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the CL550.
12V557000 · Fuel system, gasoline3 Dec 2012 · 2011, 2012
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
NHTSA recalls