2006 Mercedes Benz Cls Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2012-08-07 · LI27-20-P-051537 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: vehicle jerks during gearchange, hard 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, torque converter lockup clutch not engageable. models 212, 216, 218, 221, 251, and 164. model years not given. *kb updated 10/11/12. *pe
Electrical System 2011-05-03 · LI-54-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
daimler/xentry: fuel level indicator and radio frequency central locking inoperative, instrument cluster reports turn signals inoperative, diagnosis of rear sam not possible. control modules. models c class, model series 204. no model years listed. *pe updated 7/8/11. *pe
Electrical System:wiring 2010-12-10 · SB-59783 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System 2010-11-19 · SB-32-25-82 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Traction Control System 2009-06-05 · SB-090930 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of t
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System 2009-05-01 · 470036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or instrument cluster. *tt updated 2/23/09. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 108,000 mi“when i filled the fuel tank, the inside of the car smells very strongly of gas fumes. the whole garage smelled strongly of gas fumes and gas was dripping on the floor of the garage. if the hot water heater decided to ignite, it could have caused a fire or explosion. i believe this is a similar issue to nhtsa investigation ea 13-003. the cls class a…”
2008-08-11 · Power Train · 19,824 mi“my sprinter 2500 diesel van year 2006 just shuts down without any warning. i am driving along on a main street in savannah and the van just shuts down without any warning. it has happened about 8 times since i bought the van. they keep replacing the alternator but that is obviously not the answer. i need help. my husband is totally wheelchair …”
2008-06-21 · Visibility · 51,000 mi“our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving - cracked keys - radio failure - seat adjustment k…”
2006-10-16 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 9,028 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. to remove the transmission from neutral, the vehicle was either turned off and back on or placed into park and back into drive. the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the transmission was reprogrammed but after 1000 miles, the problem recurred. the …”
2006-08-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 8,500 mi“dt*: the contact stated when applying the brakes there was a grinding and squeaking noise and diminished stopping power. there were no lights illuminated on the dash. the dealership was contacted.…”
2006-05-23 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module“for over 60 days, mercedes has failed to provide parts to their dealership in fort worth, texas to accomplish a repair for safety recall #2006-020005. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.