2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CLS550 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. 3 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 problems

  • Other / not specified~120,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz CLS550 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz CLS550. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best CLS550 years: 2006, 2010, 2015. Years to avoid: 2007, 2012. Compare all years →

2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 recalls (3)

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 24V-874 · Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 22V-954 · Dec 23, 2022 · 131,653 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 19V-918 · Dec 20, 2019 · 747,928 vehicles

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020.

2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.5L 8-cyl7-speed automaticRWD14 / 21 / 16

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2010 CLS550 rates few complaints: 67% fewer complaints than a typical year of the CLS550 at the same age. It is one of the best CLS550 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, the most recent from November 19, 2024 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS550?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2010 and 2015. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2012. See the full Mercedes-Benz CLS550 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 120,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.