2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2025 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CLS550 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550. That is the most of any CLS550 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (17 complaints, 49%), typically at around 65,350 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System17 · ~65,350 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline8 · ~61,455 mi
Power Train4 · ~43,300 mi
Electrical System2 · ~57,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~23,500 mi
Suspension2 · ~82,500 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~31,267 mi
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~18,800 mi
Engine1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System1749%65,350——
Fuel System, Gasoline823%61,455——
Power Train411%43,300——
Electrical System26%57,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling26%23,500——
Suspension26%82,500——
Unknown or Other26%31,267——
Air Bags13%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)13%18,800——
Engine13%———
Steering13%———
Tires13%18,800——
Vehicle Speed Control13%116,000——
Visibility13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 6 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 222010: 2201022011: 112012: 3201232013: 552014: 6201462015: 442016: 2201622017: 442018: 1201812020: 112021: 1202112022: 112025: 120251

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550 recalls (4)

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Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyNov 19, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles

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 assemblyDec 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles

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.

Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyMar 19, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles

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 assemblyDec 20, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles

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 fuel tank has a leak from a defect in the plastic, and my local Mercedes dealership is unwilling to honor the Warranty Coverage Extension that covered fuel tank components to replace the fuel tank.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 15, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11693552

Drained Battery everyday.

Electrical System · received Sep 15, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11484706

While driving the vechile lowered and i noticed a puddle while idle

Suspension · received Jan 31, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11390873

Defective internal speed sensor does not send signal to tcm(transmission control module) causing loss of power while moving. The only way to get car going again is to shut off car and restart hoping it will reset. If this were to happen in construction zone with nowhere to pull over, may be deadly.

Power Train · received Jan 16, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11299919

Driving highway speeds and suddenly vehicle jerked and losses all power. Engine revs but doesn't move. This can be a very dangerous situation. Transmission went into 'limp' mode and check engine light lit. Many other mercedes owners reporting same problem with the 722.9 transmission valvebody…

Power Train · received Dec 27, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11163610

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 17 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.