2008 Mercedes Benz CL65 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL65 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65. That is the most of any CL65 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 35,000 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 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 100% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Mercedes Benz CL65 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65.
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.
Went out this morning driving. After about 15 minutes of driving saw white smoke in rear view mirror. Then i saw white smoke coming from front of vehicle from under the hood. Pulled over raised hood and saw smoke and flames. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz CL65 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Mercedes Benz CL65 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL65 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.