2009 Mercedes Benz CL550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL550 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550. That ranks 5th out of 7 CL550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 108,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 108,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mercedes Benz CL550 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear lighting assembly (EA13008) — opened Dec 20, 2013, closed May 12, 2014, led to recall 14V177000.
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 owns a 2009 mercedes-benz cl550. The contact stated that there was an abnormal smoke odor under the passenger side dashboard. Upon inspecting underneath the dashboard, the contact found evidence that the lighting cover was melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
Other Mercedes Benz CL550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 CL550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 CL550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 CL550 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 CL550 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CL550 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 CL550 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, structure problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz CL550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL550 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.