Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
46,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 9 complaints (55.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 |
Wheels: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine: 1; Tires: 1; Wheels:Rim: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 5; 2016: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10190514 · 2007-05-11 (May 11, 2007)
MICE CHEWED EXPOSED WIRING HARNESS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. ELECTRICAL DAMAGE APPARENTLY PROPAGATED VIA INADEQUATELY PROTECTED CIRCUITS TO DAMAGE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND COMPUTER.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10496451 · 2013-02-05 (February 5, 2013)
MY CAR HAS A FUEL TANK LEAK AND DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNITS. A FEW DAYS AGO I NOTICED A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL AFTER FILLING UP MY CAR AT THE GAS STATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AND BOTH FUEL SENDING UNITS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT MBUSA NEEDS TO CORRECT THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM AND ISSUE A FORMAL SAFETY RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10496451 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2007: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 1