2006 Mercedes Benz Cl500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (53)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-02 · Tires · 13,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz cls500 equipped with continental tires, tire line: extreme contact, tire sizes: 275/40/zr18 and 275/35/zr18, dot numbers: 1hw0fbd0a and 1af0fb0m5 respectively. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the neighbor informed the contact that the driver’s side front and rear tires were flat. the conta…”
2019-03-23 · Service Brakes · 152,000 mi“i was driving my mercedes on the highway when the light flashed on for the brakes saying braking power reduced. all of a sudden i could not stop my car, i was so scared on the highway i really thought i was going to die. me and my boyfriend was in the car at the time. somehow i got over to the far lane towards the guardrail where no one normally dr…”
2015-01-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,853 mi“extremely strong fuel odor upon leaving fuel stop for the past several fill ups. took vehicle in for diagnosis and discovered that fuel tank is cracked and needs to be replaced. i am reporting this because the repair garage told me it is a major problem in the same area of the fuel tank that affects my vehicle and that they have repaired this sam…”
2008-08-04 · Air Bags:side/Window · 79,842 mi“airbag deployed with no accident or physical damaged. *tr…”
2006-08-22 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 2,200 mi“dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the transmission jerked and shimmied. also, when the vehicle was stopped, the transmission banged. both problems were intermittent. the dealership replaced the computer and transmission, but the problem persisted.…”
2006-04-27 · Air Bags“i was driving down the road when my active head restraints deployed and struck my head and neck. the sound when they activated was like a gunshot inside the car. the dealer said they found no reason for the deployment. they say nothing is wrong with the car. *nm *ak…”
2006-02-28 · Steering · 12,700 mi“dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 30 mph, the vehicle felt as though there was no power steering. the tension in the steering changes from day to day. the dealership is unable to determine the problem, but has replaced multiple components. the problem has not been repaired and the dealership stated there are no further repairs available a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.