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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 550

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (C219, 2006–2011); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C219 FL CLS 350 Iridium Silver (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ CLS (C219) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes C 219 Leichenwagen (Binz) by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDi Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class CLS 550 is a 5.5-liter V8 with a 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 16 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeLiftback
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.5L V8
Displacement5.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission7-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 4-DR. w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS.

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-CLASS (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 31, 2017 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT…”
Apr 27, 2017 · Suspension
“THE ISSUES REGARDING THE MERCEDES AIRMATIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM HAVE BEEN WIDELY KNOWN FOR YEARS, AND MERCEDES NEVER MADE AN EFFORT TO MITIGATE THE MERCEDES LOYAL OWNERS EXCESSIVE EXPENSE TO COVER THE…”
Oct 12, 2016 · Tires
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 EQUIPPED WITH SENTRY THUNDER D7 TIRES, SIZE: 275/30/R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES EXHIBITED THREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT…”
Jul 25, 2014 · Power Train, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System 5 injuries
“ON MAY 19, 2014 I PURCHASED A 2009 MERCEDES CLS550 FROM MOSSY FORD DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO, CA WITH A GUARANTEE OF NO CURRENT OR PRE-EXISTING MECHANICAL OR HAZARD ISSUES. DAYS AFTER PURCHASE I NOTICED…”
Jul 18, 2013 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes
“I RECEIVED A WARNING ON MY DASHBOARD THAT MY REAR TAIL LIGHT BLINKER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THE PASSENGER SIDE BLINKER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. UPON TESTING THE HAZARD LIGHTS THE BLINKER…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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