2008 Mercedes Benz Cl550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (2) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (56)
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
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What owners report
2023-05-04 · Seat Belts · 68,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cl550. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, as she attempted to buckle the driver's seat belt, the belt was not able to be locked into the buckle. the contact attempted several times to latch the seat belt however, the contact stated that it felt like there was an obstruction in the buckle. the cont…”
2020-11-06 · Power Train · 112,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cl550. the contact stated that while making a u-turn going 5 mph, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate once the accelerator pedal was depressed. the abs warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. the vehicle was towed…”
2017-05-24 · Structure:body · 96,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cl550. while driving approximately 10 mph over a speed bump, a loud noise was heard underneath the vehicle. the contact noticed that the front grill assembly was detached and the plastic piece fractured into pieces. the vehicle was taken to steven mercedes benz dealer of san jose, ca where it was determined…”
2015-05-18 · Unknown Or Other · 59,000 mi“transmission cooler which is in radiator cracked and allowed transmission fluid to enter motor cooling system and coolant to enter transmission completely ruining the transmission all components and computer talked to mercedes they would do oohing about total cost to repair $5000.00…”
2014-12-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 79,000 mi“strong odor of gas after fill the tank up. the odor was outside, and it eventually disappeared when the level of gas is lower. there was also gas leaking underneath (driver's rear side). i was told to replace the fuel gasket, after doing that, the odor is now inside the car, constant fuel odor, it never disappear. driving the car is impossible, …”
2014-06-23 · Seat Belts · 31,000 mi“i am writing to inform you of a very troubling incident that occurred recently. i own a 2008 mercedes benz cl550 with 31,000 miles on the odometer. on june 16, 2014, the seatbelt on my vehicle would not release from the seat, leaving me unable to buckle my seat. on top of the obvious safety hazard, illegality of driving without a seat belt, cons…”
2010-02-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,000 mi“my 2008 mercedes benz cl550 is having a problem with brake. there is a thug-thug sound when i press down on the brake pedal. it goes away ~2 seconds after the gear is put into parking or neutral position. mercedes benz knows about the problem and they told me that there is another car, a s class, that is having a same problem. s class is 4 door…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.