Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz CLS500

Mercedes Benz CLS500 owners have reported 23 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz CLS500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
17
Brake Light On problems
4
Brakes Failed problems
2

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz CLS500

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz Cls500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “stop” displayed on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Sensomatic braking control has been observed to have failed. Related brake warning light inhibits the car from braking properly or driving at a comfortable speed. Brake wire has been replaced and brake pads and the problem still persists. There is a recall on this that I was unaware existed.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz Cls500. While driving 65 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and was forced to drive off to the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle from crashing.   Read details...




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