2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500. That ranks 3rd out of 8 CL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 79,842 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 79,842 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 35,853 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 12,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Extreme Contact, Tire Sizes: 275/40/ZR18 and 275/35/ZR18, DOT Numbers: 1HW0FBD0A and 1AF0FB0M5 respectively. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the neighbor informed the contact that the…
I was driving my mercedes on the highway when the light flashed on for the brakes saying braking power reduced. All of a sudden i could not stop my car, i was so scared on the highway i really thought i was going to die. Me and my boyfriend was in the car at the time. Somehow i got over to the far…
Extremely strong fuel odor upon leaving fuel stop for the past several fill ups. Took vehicle in for diagnosis and discovered that fuel tank is cracked and needs to be replaced. I am reporting this because the repair garage told me it is a major problem in the same area of the fuel tank that…
Airbag deployed with no accident or physical damaged. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the transmission jerked and shimmied. Also, when the vehicle was stopped, the transmission banged. Both problems were intermittent. The dealership replaced the computer and transmission, but the problem persisted.
Other Mercedes Benz CL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 CL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 CL500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 CL500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 CL500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 CL500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 CL500 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 CL500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL500 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.