Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) Problems by Year
A refined and stylish four-door coupé that shares many components with the E-Class W212. Overall reliable, but diesel emissions hardware, Airmatic suspension and 7G-Tronic gearbox issues are the main watch-outs.
Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.
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View Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218) DirectoryBuying Tips for the Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218)
- ✓Diesels should be scanned for NOx and AdBlue faults even if the engine light is off.
- ✓Check Airmatic cars for overnight sagging.
- ✓Test the COMAND infotainment system thoroughly for lag or disc read errors.