Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz CLS550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
3

Service Brakes problem #1

Premature rusting on brake and fuel lines which lead to further issues with driveability and saftey. This us caused by the same defects leading to the premature rust on the subframe that can cause a serious wreck on the interstate.

Service Brakes problem #2

While driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. T the manufacturer has been contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 980.

Service Brakes problem #3

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes Benz Cls550. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 16,878.


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz CLS550 model year vehicles:



CLS550 Service Bulletins
CLS550 Safety Recalls
CLS550 Defect Investigations