2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other AMG CLS63 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63. That is the most of any AMG CLS63 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 53,032 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 60% | 53,032 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine is makine a ticking noise and lose of power
A cast aluminum wheel on my 2008 mercedes benz cls63 amg cracked due to a casting defect. In the inside lip of the rim of the wheel at the outer diameter is a void, or hole, that was created by a an air bubble that was entrained in the molten metal but could not escape the mold before the metal…
A mercedes-benz 2008 cls63 amg has four oem cast aluminum wheels with large casting defects in the form of debris collected at a knit line around its circumference. The other three pictures show the knit line as well as mold debris. The deformity, or knit line, is the location where the two mold…
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…
My vehicle had 9,000 miles on it and is driven in moderation. One of the rims needed to be replaced because it was cracked - the other 3 are bent. Within 1,500 mile, i have learned that the replaced rim is now also bent. I am concerned about the vehicle's saftey while driving at freeway speeds…
Other Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 years
← 2007 AMG CLS63 · 2009 AMG CLS63 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 AMG CLS63 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 AMG CLS63 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 AMG CLS63 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 AMG CLS63 | 2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
Owners most often report wheels, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG CLS63 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.