2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 2, 2006 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL Class years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Mercedes Benz CL Class
Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, facelift 2010, EU spec. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: A motorov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class recalls (1)

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Interior lightingFeb 2, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V028000 · 36,911 vehicles

Problem: On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.

Risk: Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL Class a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL Class model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.