Mercedes Benz CL55 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz CL55, across 4 model years (2003–2006). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Mercedes Benz CL55 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CL55 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 CL55: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 CL55: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 CL55: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz CL55 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CL55 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 CL55 | 2 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2005 CL55 | 2 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 CL55 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 CL55 | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CL55 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (5), 2006 (2), 2005 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz CL55?
Suspension, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CL55 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.