2007 Mercedes Benz Cl550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (52)
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 52 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-01-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 147,000 mi“the fuel tank is leaking fuel. the fuel tank has cracks in it causing it to leave a puddle of fuel. the company had the same issues with other vehicles. this is a serious safety concern .…”
2016-04-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fueled the car this morning then parked it in the garage. when i entered the garage about a hour later there is a very strong smell of gasoline in the entire garage. is there are recall on this issue. i did not overfill the tank, and the cap was on. *tr…”
2014-10-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid · 55,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes cl 550. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake fluid low message suddenly displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician repaired the rear brakes. in a separate incident, the active body control system sensor light suddenly displayed indicatin…”
2014-05-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 65,100 mi“i fueled the car this morning then parked it in the garage. when i entered the garage about a hour later there is a very strong smell of gasoline in the entire garage. is there are recall on this issue. i did not overfill the tank, and the cap was on. *tr…”
2013-11-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 82,456 mi“note: date listed is not first time nor only time, this is date of last fill up. car has strong gas odor inside of vehicle after filling up. this lasts for a few days. this has happened numerous times but does not stem to happen every time. there is no evidence of leaking under car or under hood. when checking online, there were numerous reports …”
2012-09-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 48,981 mi“driver side fuel sender leaking fuel strong fuel odor authorized mercedes service provider repaired the leak and stated that this item is not covered under warranty. it cost us approx. $800.00. *tr…”
2012-09-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,000 mi“car made noise & stopped suddenly in the middle of the road, oil leakage happened before 30,000 mileage ,driveway full of oil leakage ,took to the dealer, initially could not find any defect ,after insisting that there is definitely a problem, they called me & said there is some tube needs to be changed ,stopped again in the middle of the road ,s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.