2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS: common problems and reliability

One of the weaker CLS years.

11 owner complaints, most about suspension. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2014 CLS?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and power train.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

11
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other CLS years only. How we score it

Is 2014 a good year for the CLS?

Across the 16 CLS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2021) to 111 (2006). With 11 complaints, the 2014 CLS sits above the model's median of 7.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

suspension
2
power train
2
service brakes
1
engine
1
structure
1

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CLS. See the full CLS owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CLS listings typically run $16,575–$35,372 across 2007 to 2023 model years.

Other CLS model years

Compare every CLS year side by side to see how 2014 ranks against the rest.

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