2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500. That is the most of any CLS500 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (21 complaints, 34%), typically at around 121,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 62owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 21 | 34% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 19% | 97,759 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 18% | 61,245 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 82,650 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% | 48,195 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5% | 41,200 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 5% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 81,430 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 172,989 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and âService Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic stability control module. The contact was informed that the part had…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to âSTOPâ displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the…
Very strong gas smell inside the car and outside the car. Gas leaking on the floor from gas tank area.
Brakes keep going out. Brake pedal going to the floor. Esp light comes on and car throttling to a slow creep even on the highway. Extremely dangerous for me and my wife and child.
Other Mercedes Benz CLS500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLS500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CLS500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 CLS500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 62 | 3 |
| 2004 CLS500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS500 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.