2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS500

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS500

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is a luxury sedan that offers a blend of performance, style, and comfort. It features a powerful 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 402 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. Other engine options include a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 302 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque and a 5.5-liter V8 engine producing 577 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. The CLS500 comes standard with a rear-wheel-drive system, with an all-wheel-drive system available as an option.

Drivers appreciate the CLS500’s sleek design, comfortable interior, and powerful performance. However, some owners have reported various issues with their vehicles.

Engine

4.7-Liter V8

• Intake Manifold Runner Control Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine stalls or hesitates during acceleration, check engine light illuminates.
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold runner control motor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

• Transmission Slipping:
  • Description/Symptoms: Transmission slips or hesitates while shifting gears, loss of power.
  • Solution: Replace or rebuild transmission.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $3,000 - $5,000+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Air Suspension Compressor Failure:
  • Description/Symptoms: Suspension becomes stiff or inoperable, uneven ride height.
  • Solution: Replace air suspension compressor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery Discharge:
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery drains prematurely, difficulty starting.
  • Solution: Replace battery or alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Adaptive Cruise Control Malfunction:
  • Description/Symptoms: Adaptive cruise control system does not work or functions erratically.
  • Solution: Software update or replace cruise control module.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $700+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlight Condensation:
  • Description/Symptoms: Moisture accumulates inside the headlights.
  • Solution: Replace headlight assembly.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Panoramic Roof Noise:
  • Description/Symptoms: Wind noise or creaking sounds from panoramic sunroof.
  • Solution: Lubricate sunroof rails or replace sunroof motor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

Overall, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 is a reliable and enjoyable vehicle. However, some owners have experienced issues with the engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical systems. The severity and cost of these issues vary, but some can be significant. Potential buyers should consider these issues when researching and purchasing this vehicle.