2006 Mercedes Benz CL55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 24, 2020 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL55 years
Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55. That ranks 2nd out of 4 CL55 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1 · ~20,000 mi
Structure1 · ~123,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~123,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering150%20,000——
Structure150%123,000——
Suspension150%123,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712020: 120201

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Mercedes Benz CL55 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55.

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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE REAR SUBFRAME LOOSENED AND CAUSED THE BODY TO DETACH FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF FAYETTEVILLE LOCATED AT 420 GLENSFORD DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314, [redacted], WHERE THE…

Suspension · received Jul 24, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341271

Bought a brand new mercedes 2006 clk 350 off the dealer lot. Engine fire gutted out the whole car before fire department arrived. While driving smelled smoke in the car, noticed loss of power steering. Pulled the car over opened the hood and noticed fire coming from the left side of the engine. The…

Steering · received Feb 1, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10181289

Other Mercedes Benz CL55 years

← 2005 CL55

YearComplaintsRecalls
200620
2005 CL5520
2004 CL5510
2003 CL5550

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55?

Owners most often report steering, structure, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL55 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL55 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.