2006 Mercedes Benz CLS550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLS550 years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS550. That ranks 5th out of 13 CLS550 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 57%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner 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 CLS550 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 | 4 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 43% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS550 recalls (1)
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 refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may 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 February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
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.
A malfunction of the Sensotronic Brake System (SBC) which is covered under Mercedes campaign [redacted] was amended to include model year 2006 CLS 500 W219 (my model). While driving the vehicle SBC warning light came on and the vehicle slowed canceling acceleration and braking causing the vehicle…
Recall Campaign #[redacted].
Fuel/propulsion system failed during operation on X-Way. Squeaking noise front suspension. Wheel rims cracking. Replacement key fob not working.
The 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 was designed with a SBC braking system that uses a microcomputer to monitor the car and driver actions. The system sounds like a milestone achievement in braking technology, unfortunately its prone to failure. The entire system relies on electronics. Before long…
No notice Brake Failure. Coming up to the corner of my sub-division before making a right turn onto a busy 4 lane road, Stepped on the brakes and nothing happened ! Swerved to the left to avoid hitting a jeep that was stopped in front of me also waiting for traffic to clear enough to make the right…
Other Mercedes Benz CLS550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 CLS550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 CLS550 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 CLS550 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 CLS550 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 CLS550 | 10 | 4 |
| 2013 CLS550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 CLS550 | 23 | 3 |
| 2011 CLS550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 CLS550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 CLS550 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 CLS550 | 17 | 3 |
| 2007 CLS550 | 35 | 4 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS550?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS550?
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 CLS550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLS550 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.