2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS. That is the most of any CLS model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 93,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 100% | 93,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS.
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.
Fuel leak at top of sending unit underneath left rear seat. Fuel smell in car. I removed seat and cover and discovered fuel pooling. *tr
Cls 55, post recall on the fuel sending unit. Have taken my cls into the dealer for other things and advised them that i noticed a fuel smell in the car. They said they could not find anything, so on my way i go. Now a year later, i really notice the fuel smell when i fill up, i parked in the…
CAR WAS SMELLING OF GAS ON SEPT 2, 2013. I TOOK IT TO MIKE SMITH MERCEDES ON SEPT 3, 2013 TALKED TO SERVICE REP, HE SAID IT MAY BE THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. HE SAID IT WAS GOING TO TAKE ALL DAY FOR THEM TO GET TO IT AND THAT IT PROBABLY WOULD COST SEVERAL THOUSAND TO FIX. I THEN TOOK IT TO…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.