2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS Class years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 14,426 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 14,426 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.
Risk: In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.
Fix: Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles produced during a limited production period. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
When i filled the fuel tank, the inside of the car smells very strongly of gas fumes. The whole garage smelled strongly of gas fumes and gas was dripping on the floor of the garage. If the hot water heater decided to ignite, it could have caused a fire or explosion. I believe this is a similar…
My sprinter 2500 diesel van year 2006 just shuts down without any warning. I am driving along on a main street in savannah and the van just shuts down without any warning. It has happened about 8 times since i bought the van. They keep replacing the alternator but that is obviously not the answer…
Our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. Specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. To remove the transmission from neutral, the vehicle was either turned off and back on or placed into park and back into drive. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the transmission was reprogrammed…
Dt*: the contact stated when applying the brakes there was a grinding and squeaking noise and diminished stopping power. There were no lights illuminated on the dash. The dealership was contacted.
Other Mercedes Benz CLS Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS Class model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.