2007 Mercedes Benz Cls550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (15) · Fuel System, Gasoline (7) · Suspension (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: 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 Assembly 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: 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 Assembly 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles
Defect: 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 Assembly 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (75)
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 75 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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.…”
2021-01-31 · Suspension · 118,000 mi“while driving the vechile lowered and i noticed a puddle while idle…”
2020-01-16 · Power Train · 44,600 mi“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.…”
2018-12-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 116,000 mi“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, conductor plate, and/or tcm. this should be investigat…”
2017-09-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 86,000 mi“i am referencing action # pe12001. after each of my last two fuel filllings, the car is emitting a very strong smell of gasoline from the back seat & trunk compartment. i park my car in my garage and the smell is strong enough that i can smell it in my home. i am extremely fearful that there will be a fire. i do not desire to park my car outside, b…”
2017-05-17 · Unknown Or Other · 43,733 mi“note that the vehicle on has 43,733 miles - cabin interior strong live fuel fumes - constant gas fumes on the inside of the car cabin. note that the car was stationary at my residence parking. i did not know where were the fumes coming from at the time. got a headache just for the moment i was trying to determined where were the fumes coming from…”
2017-01-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 87,726 mi“my husband and i purchased the 2007 cls550 about september 2015. we noticed when filling the vehicle with gas, we would have gas fumes in the vehicle specifically on the passenger side rear inside and outside. the fumes were light and would dissipate once the vehicle was driven to reduce the amount of gas in the tank to about three-quarters tank. l…”
2017-01-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz cls550. when the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was noticed without warning. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and leaked fuel. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the …”
2016-05-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 58,700 mi“i owned 2007 mercede cls550. i notes a strong gas smell inside and out side the car after i fill it up. i replaced the fuel cap but no help. fumes fill up my car and my garage every time i fill up now. …”
2016-03-24 · Steering“every time i fill up my tank with gasoline, once i park in the garage, the garage is filled with strong gas fumes from my car. i checked for leaks under the car and found nothing. i have to raise the garage door to let the fumes out, due to getting lightheaded from the fumes. the fumes remain with the car for 7-10 days. this has been going on for t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.