Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class years to avoid
Every Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class model year on file (2012-2019), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2012
Worst year on file
65.3
Severity index
Fuel/Propulsion System
Most-reported system
2019
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 65.3 Medium | 24 | Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | 50.8 Medium | 20 | Wheels |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 65.3 Medium | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.8 Medium | WHEELS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.