Mercedes-Benz CL550 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes-Benz CL550, across 7 model years (2007–2013). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Mercedes-Benz CL550 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CL550 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 CL550: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 CL550: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 CL550: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 CL550: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 CL550: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2010 CL550: 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 CL550 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes-Benz CL550 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 CL550 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 CL550 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 CL550 | 5 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2010 CL550 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 CL550 | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2008 CL550 | 7 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 CL550 | 7 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz CL550 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (7), 2007 (7), 2011 (5). 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 CL550?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CL550 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.