2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500

0 recalls — 3 complaints — 42 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 16, 2013
Incident date: Oct 2, 2009
FROM A STOPPED POSITION THERE IS DELAY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED BEFORE THE ENGINE ACTUALLY BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THE DELAY IS APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS AND PRESENTS SERIOUS DANGER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO APPROACHING TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS WHERE I WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 16, 2013
Incident date: Oct 2, 2009
FROM A STOPPED POSITION THERE IS DELAY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED BEFORE THE ENGINE ACTUALLY BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THE DELAY IS APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS AND PRESENTS SERIOUS DANGER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO APPROACHING TRAFFIC. I HAVE HAD A FEW CLOSE CALLS WHERE I WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOT... Read more
ENGINE Apr 26, 2013
Incident date: Apr 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500

42 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
350000 EQUIPMENT5
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
220000 SEATS2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
010000 STEERING2
150000 SEAT BELTS2
LI91.18-P-077075 Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI42.47-P-067502 Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502 Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI72 40-P-069669 Apr 25, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Window lifter inoperative
LI72 40-P-069669 Apr 25, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Window lifter inoperative
LI32 25-P-066246 Apr 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Thumping noises from rear axle shock absorber
LI32-25-P-066246 Feb 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Thumping noises from rear axle damper
LI54-30-P-068844 Jan 30, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Model series 257: In the Edition 1, the Welcome graphic is not displayed in the instrument cluster with the specific Edition animation.
LI5418P067550 Jan 25, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI5418P067550 Jan 25, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI5418P067550v5 Jan 25, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE - Fault message in instrument cluster
LI91 45-P-066075 Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI82 70-P-067429 Jul 12, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
LI82 70-P-067429 Jul 12, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Inductive charging: iPhone is not reliably charged
LI54 65-P-068316 Jul 3, 2018
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI54 65-P-068316 Jul 3, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI54 65-P-068316 Jul 3, 2018
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with AMG Styling Package (SA code 772)
LI80.61-P-068096 May 11, 2018
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Trunk lid cannot be closed
LI05 20-P-067123 Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
P-B-47.10-63c Jun 10, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Odor In the Area of the Fuel Tank
LI82.70-P-060004 Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059386 Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
LI82.85-P-058582 Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI54.15-P-057373 Feb 28, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI54.15-P-057373 Feb 28, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 25, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
LI46.10-P-057961 Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
LI49.20-P-056353 Feb 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20BE1B and/or 20BD1B (The heating element of the AdBlue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the Blue-Tec control unit.
C1A140101 Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430 Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI27.50-P-056467 Jul 26, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F0
LI82.95-P-056655 Jul 12, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
LI68.10-P-056727 Jul 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.
LI82.85-P-055695 Jul 8, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI03.20-P-048278 Mar 26, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
40-P-052794 Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398 Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
22-P-052325 Aug 11, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
XENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED. *JS
470036 May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036 May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
462046 Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046 Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE

MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 across all model years (2006–2006).

3 Total Recalls
87 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 — Year by Year

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2004 (current) 0 3

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