2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class Problems & Complaints
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
29 complaints
Fuel smell inside of cabin
Apr 16, 2022
ANYTIME FUEL TANK IS FILLED, THERE IS STRONG GASOLINE SMELL. IT SEEMS SMELL IS MOST INTENSE WHEN PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE. GASOLINE SMELL PERSISTS WHEN DRIVING. USUALLY NOTICE SMELL MINIMIZE WHEN CAR HAS RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY 24-50 MILES DISTANCE. OLD DEALER MENTIONED FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS HAD BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS USED VEHICLE IN 2013.
May 10, 2021
VERY STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. GAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR FROM GAS TANK AREA.
Feb 25, 2021
SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. ONLY SMELLS INSIDE THE CAR AND IS VERY STRONG.
Dec 27, 2020
EXTREME GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR WHEN I GOT INTO CAR THIS MORNING..
Aug 30, 2020
+ 24 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
20 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Feb 29, 2024
The 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 was designed with a SBC braking system that uses a microcomputer to monitor the car and driver actions. The system sounds like a milestone achievement in braking technology, unfortunately its prone to failure. The entire system relies on electronics. Before long, wiring in the SBC braking system deteriorates, and suddenly the SBC system no longer functions. What happens is all of a sudden a warning light comes on and this message all in bright red saying, ‘Brake malfunction. Ineffective braking,’” Stepping on the brake, my foot was going down to the floor pretty easily. No resistance, no brakes. The Atlantic Motor Car Center receives hundreds of phone calls per year on this issue. Imagine yourself driving along and suddenly the dash goes red and you have no brakes, Mercedes has extended the warranty on the SBC pump first to 10 years, then in 2018 to 25 years. Unfortunately, which happened to me and many others is when you take your car in to the dealer after the terrorizing experience they says they can not duplicate the problem or your car is not giving out a specific code. Although I had numerous fault codes relating to the SBC system, they informed me I did not have the code they wanted. The warranty is meant to prevent failures of the SBC system that result in no brakes. But when you take the car in they inform you it will be $3,000 dollars to replace the SBC pump. Just do some investigation on line to see what's going on. Does it take a class action lawsuit against Mercedes to get action? I can't believe that the NHTSA has not recalled these vehicles. How many accidents with people injured or killed does it take to get their attention.
Jan 24, 2022
No notice Brake Failure. Coming up to the corner of my sub-division before making a right turn onto a busy 4 lane road, Stepped on the brakes and nothing happened ! Swerved to the left to avoid hitting a jeep that was stopped in front of me also waiting for traffic to clear enough to make the right turn. My car traveled into the busy road, and its a Miracle I didn't get killed by a truck traveling 50 mph that might have T-boned my car on the driver side door. Car was beeping a loud noise and the instrument panel was lit up in Red with the following alarm. Reduced braking power, visit workshop. Car would not accelerate over 5 MPH with the alarm blaring. Luckily was able to turn on emergency flasher and pull over to the side without getting hit. This is the first time I ever had a car that when you stepped on the brakes nothing happened. It scared the hell out of me and I refused to ever drive this car again. Absolutely, no warning that you no longer have brakes. I wonder how many people have been killed in accident from the same problem. Car is a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS 500.
Dec 13, 2021
I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY WHEN I BEGAN TO PUSH ON THE BREAK PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY THE THE FLOOR. GOOD THING IT WAS A LITTLE TRAFFIC BECAUSE I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH SO I WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY IN THE GRASS AND STOP. BUT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS COULD HAVE WELL ENDED BAD FOR ME. WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING AND GAVE THE ERROR 'DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL STOP VEHICLE'
Mar 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE 'DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL STOP VEHICLE' WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH ORLANDO (4301 MILLENIA BLVD, ORLANDO, FL 32839, (407) 374-0033) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,726.
Sep 25, 2019
+ 15 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
16 complaints
AFTER PURCHASING A USED MB CLS55 AMG I NOTICED I KEPT SMELLING FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN OF MY VEHICLE AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. DID NOT PUT ANY MIND TO IT TILL AFTER THE THIRD FILL UP. AND I DID A RESEARCH ONLINE AND NOTICED ITS A COMMON PROBLEM I THEN CALLED THE 800# AND ASKED IF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2008-020001 WAS EVER PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE AND THEY SAID IT WAS DONE IN 2008 BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. I TOLD HIM THAT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING AGAIN AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP TOLD ME THEY ONLY PERFORM THE RECALL ONCE AND IT IS UP TO THE OWNER TO PAY FOR THE PROBLEM THE SECOND TIME. SO I GUESS IM STUCK WITH A BIG BILL FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS NEVER REPAIRED PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TIME. THATS WHAT LED ME TO THIS SITE HOPEFULLY SOMEBODY WILL READ THIS AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT A BANDAID THAT WAS PLACED ON THE CAR (BASICALLY REPLACED PART WITH THE SAME PART BUT NEWER THAT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM DAY1). *TR
Jun 26, 2014
FUEL LEAK AT TOP OF SENDING UNIT UNDERNEATH LEFT REAR SEAT. FUEL SMELL IN CAR. I REMOVED SEAT AND COVER AND DISCOVERED FUEL POOLING. *TR
May 20, 2014
AFTER FILL UP STARTED SMELLING STRONG FUMES OF GAS IN VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT 2 DAYS OF SITTING GOT IN VEHICLE THE SMELL WAS UNBEARABLE. TRIED TO RIDE SOME OF THE FUEL OFF THINKING IT WOULD TAKE AWAY SMELL, BUT TO NO AVAIL. DECIDED TO REMOVE BACK SEATS TO SEE IF SENDING UNITS WERE LEAKING IN WHICH I HAD HEARD ABOUT THRU MB FORUMS AND WOW THERE IT WAS THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT THE SIDE WHERE THE FUEL GOES IN WAS SOAKED UNDERNEATH AND VERY DAMP ON TOP OF TANK WITH FUEL, ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IT WAS THE FUEL SMELL NOT DAMP LIKE THE OTHER SIDE, BUT SEAT WAS STRONG OF THE ODOR OF GAS. WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW. THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IM AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR NOW. *JS
Apr 13, 2014
SMELL OF GASOLINE. FUEL TANK LEAKING. SENSORS FAULTING. *TR
Mar 22, 2014
VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. CAR FUEL TANK READING INCORRECTLY. FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. RAW FUEL LEAKING. *TR
Mar 22, 2014
+ 11 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD FLIP OVER. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS WORN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PRESTIGE AUTO MALL (1501 VERNON ODOM BLVD, AKRON, OHIO, 44320, (330) 634-9999), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT SIGN UNKNOWN PAPERWORK AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,849.
Jul 30, 2019
BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND THOSE OF OTHER MERCEDES OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO OVER THE YEARS AS WELL AS MERCEDES SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES , I KNOW THAT THIS CAR HAS A LONG HISTORY OF BLOWING TIRES, DAMAGING RIMS IN LOW SPEED POT HOLE INCIDENCES . THE RIMS CRACK AND THE TIRES BLOW . THIS IS DANGEROUS AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. *TR
Jul 13, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, I HEARD A LOUD THUMP. IMMEDIATELY EXITED ON THE NEAREST OFF RAMP, THINKING THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I CHECKED AND COULD NOT SEE A VISIBLE HOLE IN THE TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS REMOVED, THE SHOP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE RIP ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. ME BEING CONFUSED, I ADVISED HIM THAT I DID NOT HIT A POT HOLE, THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT HE CAN TELL THE WAS THE METAL WAS RIPPED, AND THE TIRE WAS NOT PUNCTURED. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM AND NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT THEY WERE NO HELP AT ALL. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 1 MONTH. *JS
Apr 30, 2012
NORMAL DRIVING ON ILLINOIS HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED, I FEEL THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE AUTO AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PURCHASED NEW RIM AND INSTALLED. DEFECTIVE RIM IS IN STORAGE. *TR
Oct 14, 2007
I OWN A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS AMG. THE RIDE HAS DEGRADED AND IT NOW VIBRATES SIGNIFICANTLY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY STATE ALL 4 RIMS ARE BENT. THIS IS PROBABLY TRUE HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN CAREFULLY AND NOTHING HAS HAPPENED WHICH WOULD CAUSE ALL 4 WHEELS TO BE BENT. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET REVEALED OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. THE RIMS DO NOT APPEAR TO BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO COPE WITH NORMAL DRIVING EVEN IN CALIFORNIA. *NM
Feb 23, 2007
POWER TRAIN
4 complaints
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 BOUND AND HE IS IN THE VAN. I REALLY NEED HELP! *TR
Aug 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. ON OCTOBER 7, 2006, THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. HE HAS GONE TO THE DEALER SIX DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE VEHICLE LURCHING WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH, AND TO RETRIEVE A KEYLESS REMOTE. IN REGARDS TO THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A SOFTWARE FAILURE AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE SOFTWARE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 19,388 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,674.
May 21, 2007
I HAVE A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHEN FACED OR PARKING DOWNWARDS ON A HILL, THE CAR ROLLS FORWARD WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO CHANGE GEARS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BRAKE IN TIME, YOU WILL HIT SOMETHING. TWICE I ALMOST HIT THE PARKED CAR IN FRONT OF ME, ONCE A WALL IN A SUBTERRANEAN PARKING GARAGE. FOR EXAMPLE. I AM PARKED ON A HILL FACING DOWN. I NEED TO BACK UP TO PULL OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE. BEFORE I CAN SHIFT (THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), THE CAR IS ROLLING FORWARD TOWARD THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THE 2006 MERCEDES MODELS HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION. IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF GEARS FROM 5 TO 7, THEY HAD TO ELIMINATE THE "PARK LOCK" FEATURE. I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED A TRANSMISSION LIKE THIS IN 40 YEARS OF DRIVING. I BELIEVE IT IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. *JB
Mar 08, 2007
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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE VALVE BODY BUT AFTER TWO MONTHS THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT AWAITS ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND A COMPLAINT WAS TAKEN. UPDATED 11/21/2006 - *NM
Oct 16, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN on the SVC (Sensotronic-braking Control Unit) did not match with the VIN and that the contact had to bring the vehicle to a local dealer for repair. Upon becoming aware of the failure, the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that the dealer could not replace the unit because the unit was not the correct unit for the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle should not have an SVC unit but instead should have an ABS unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 172,989.
Oct 28, 2024
BRAKES ON 2006 MBZ CLS 500. REPLACED TWICE WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES FROM MBZ DEALER, DROVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES, BRAKES SQUEAK LIKE A TRAIN THREE WEEKS AFTER EACH INSTALLATION. DEALER WANTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS BY SAYING ITS NORMAL. HOW CAN BRAND NEW BRAKES SQUEAK TWICE AFTER NEW REPLACEMENT AND VERY FEW MILES OF DRIVING? THEY REALLY NEED A CHECK UP AND RECALL. ITS RIDICULOUS FOR NEW BRAKES TO SQUEAK THAT LOUD, YOU CAN HEAR ME FROM ANOTHER CORNER. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
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.
Aug 14, 2006
AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Jan 02, 2018
TAKATA RECALL
Nov 19, 2017
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
May 23, 2006
TIRES
2 complaints
I BOUGHT 4 BRAND NEW TIRE MICHELIN AT TOWN FAIR TIRE WITH EXTERNAL WARRANTY 3 YEARS. AFTER 7 MONTHS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS SPILT ON THE SIDE DEPP BUT TIRE IS. NOT FLAT YET. I ASK THE STORE TO EXCHANGE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS ACCIDENT BUT THEY SAID WE CAN EXCHANGE AS LONG AS YOUR TIRE IS NOT TOTALLY FLAT. I DON'T KNOW WHICH INSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT CAN IMPOSE THIS BUSINESS TO SAVE THE CLIENT FOR WHAT THEY PAYING FOR. I CAN SHOW PHOTO TO MY TIRE AS A PROVE AND IF THIS FRONT TIRE CAN FLAT IN HIGH WAY , IT WILL COURSE BIG ACCIDENT. IT IS NOT FAIR TO PAY 1300$ TIRE WITH EXTRA WARRANTY AND THE STORE TIRE GIVE A RESPOND LIKE" DIE FIRST AND AFTER GET REIMBURSEMENT". THANK YOU
May 22, 2017
I HAD A MAJOR TIRE BLOWOUT, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, TO MY LEFT REAR TIRE. WITHOUT WARNING, SUDDENLY MY CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL, THEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM; LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TON OF BLACK SMOKE. I DID MY BEST GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY, AND ENDED UP IN AN UNSAFE LOCATION ON THE FREEWAY, FRIGHTENED FOR MY LIFE, WAITING FOR HELP FOR OVER AN HOUR. ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED; APRIL 2014. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE, AND I FEEL LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. THE TIRE RIPPED APART FROM THE SEAM; WHICH WAS OBVIOUSLY CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE TIRE. IT'S HORRIBLE THAT CONSUMERS LIVES ARE AT RISK. WE RELY ON THE EXPERTS, AND THEY PUT OUR LIVES AT RISK. YOU THINK WHEN YOU BUY NEW TIRES, YOUR SAFE AND YOUR NOT!! MY TIRES WERE PURCHASED, AND REPLACED BY THE CAR DEALER.
Aug 09, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
LEAKS GAS FROM FUEL SENDING UNIT. LIKE THE REST OF THESE CARS DO, OR WILL. *TR
May 18, 2013
REFERENCE PE12001 & EA13003 AFTER FILLING UP I SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE CAR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. IT SMELLED LIKE THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT CUSHION HAD BEEN SOAKED IN GASOLINE. THE ODOR WAS SO STRONG, DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE WINDOWS UP WAS IMPOSSIBLE. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MERCEDES AMG CARS. AS INSTRUCTED ONLINE, I REMOVED THE SEAT CUSHION OPENED AN ACCESS PANEL AND COULD SEE LIQUID GASOLINE POOLING ON TOP OF THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER UNIT. I COULD ALSO SEE WHERE THE UNIT HAD CRACKED, ALLOWING GAS TO ESCAPE THE TANK. I CONTACTED MBUSA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ADVISED ME TO SEE THE DEALER. AS EXPECTED, THE DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY FUEL SENDER UNIT. THEY CONTACTED MERCEDES ON MY BEHALF TO ATTEMPT TO GET ASSISTANCE WITH THIS REPAIR. MERCEDES DENIED ALL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE STANDARD AND EMISSIONS WARRANTY LEAVING ME WITH OVER $1000 IN REPAIRS. IN 2009, MY CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL #2008-020001 WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT CLEARLY FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED BY A THIRD PARTY REPAIR SHOP AND FEEL DISGUSTED BY THE MERCEDES INABILITY TO FIX SUCH A FAULTY AND SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THEY WOULD RATHER MAKE THEIR CUSTOMERS PAY $1000-2000 TO AVOID PASSING OUT FROM GASOLINE FUMES OR RISK BEING KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION FROM A COLLISION. *TR
Mar 19, 2013
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. LAST NIGHT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE OFFICE WALL GREATLY DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. I HAD ALREADY EASED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL HARDLY PRESSING THE GAS AS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR AND PLACE IT IN PARK. I FILED THE CLAIM AND KNOW THAT THIS LOOKS LIKE I ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED THE GAS INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THE ACCELERATION WAS ROCKET-SPEED. ONCE I GOT HOME, I REALIZED THE SAME THING HAPPENED A MONTH BACK (JAN - THE WEEK FOLLOWING CHRISTMAS). I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH THE BACK OF THE AREA WHERE I HAD PARKED COMPLETELY FREE WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR JOLTED BACK (AGAIN AT WHAT SEEM ROCKET-LIKE SPEED). I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND STOPPED THE CAR. THE CAR IN THE PAST AS JOLTED IN THE PROCESS OF ACCELERATION FEELING LIKE IT IS ALMOST "STUCK." I DID NOT HAVE IT QUESTION THE FIRST INCIDENT FURTHER BECAUSE I HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR LONG - IT IS MY HUSBAND'S CAR AND HE NOW HAS A DEMO FROM WORK. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS NEVER CAME OUT ALTHOUGH THE IMPACT WAS HEAVY. I AM VERY CONCERNED - EVEN IF THE CAR CAN BE REPAIRED, I HAVE REPORTED MY CONCERN TO MY INSURER. I COULD HAVE DONE MUCH MORE DAMAGE THAN I HAD DONE AND AM WORRIED NOW THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. I HAVE EMAILED MERCEDES WAITING FOR THEIR RESPONSE, BUT I FOUND OTHER PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS INCLUDING #10206072 THAT IS ALMOST THE SAME CASE AS MINE AND THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL CAR. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. MYSELF AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STRUCK CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. IN BOTH INSTANCES THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, THE MOST RECENT OVER $20,000. THE CAR IS STILL IN REPAIR SHOP 4 WEEKS AFTER ACCIDENT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE I AM FEARFUL THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. *TR
Nov 01, 2007
TIRES,WHEELS
2 complaints
MY 2006 MERCEDES CLS55 AMG HAS HAD 6 DENTED RIMS WITHIN THE FIRST 13 MONTHS (11,000 MI). MY DEALER SOLD ME WHEEL AND TIRE INSURANCE, BUT STATES THE RIM MUST BE CRACKED BEFORE IT WILL BE REPLACED. I'VE ALREADY REPLACED TWO RIMS AT $1100 EACH, AND THE CAR IS ALMOST UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO VIBRATION. THE TIRES SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT, AND ONE HAS A SIDEWALL BUBBLE. IF THE CURRENT TREND CONTINUES, I WILL HAVE TO SPEND CLOSE TO $20,000 IN RIMS OVER A 39 MONTH LEASE PERIOD. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN AT NORMAL SPEEDS, MOSTLY OVER SMOOTH HIGHWAYS. A REPORT FROM TIRE RACK.COM REGARDING THE FACTORY SUPPLIED TIRES SUGGESTS THAT THEY NOT BE USED AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40F! THE WHEELS AND TIRES SUPPLIED BY MERCEDES BENZ ON THIS CAR ARE COMPLETELY INADEQUATE FOR NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND I WOULD NOT HAVE LEASED THE VEHICLE HAD I BEEN INFORMED OF THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT. *JB
Jan 29, 2007
THE CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THREE WHEELS AND ONE TIRE IN LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS55. *MR THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS A RESULT OF A POT HOLE, THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED NINE DAYS AFTER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT REAR AND FRONT WHEELS WERE DAMAGED. THE THIRD TIME ONLY THE RIMS WERE DAMAGED, WHEREAS IN THE FIRST INCIDENT BOTH THE RIM AND THE WHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED FOUR MORE FAILURES WITH THE RIMS. TWO OF THESE FAILURES WERE OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT; THE OTHER TWO WERE FAILURES OF THE RIMS THAT REPLACED PREVIOUSLY FAILED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. IN LESS THAT SEVEN MONTHS WITH 11K MILES, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVEN INDIVIDUAL FAILURES OF THE WHEELS AND TWO FAILURES OF THE TIRES. *SC
Nov 29, 2005
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic stability control module. The contact was informed that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Sep 18, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Recall Campaign #2005110001.
Jul 14, 2023
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Fuel/propulsion system failed during operation on X-Way. Squeaking noise front suspension. Wheel rims cracking. Replacement key fob not working.
Nov 05, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the battery warning light, check engine warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle several times in order to clear the warning lights. However, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that while at the stop light, the message 'Reduced Braking Power" was displayed. The contact veered to a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Mercedes-Benz Recall Number: 2005110001 as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Sep 15, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Re 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500_ 211017_114326 On August 9, 2021, my brakes went out on the freeway when trying to dodge debris and other vehicles, when the brakes completely went out and caused me to run over major wood pallet debris, and scared for my.life to get to the far right lane to make it off te exit with no brakes whatsoever. and causing major under-carriage repairs. Rather than hit the cars on each side of me, all I could do at that point was get over lanes with no brakes, and make it off the exit before I killed myself and/or someone else. The damage done from the brakes going out, came to over $4000 in damage repairs to the under-carriage and left me without a vehicle for 45 days while in the shop This not only effected my income since the vehicle was used for Lyft,, but I also was evicted from my apt. 30 days later, while my vehicle was in the shop, and unable to work to pay my rent. Once getting the car back these past few weeks, even though repairs were done, the car has continued to threaten my life and others, as the brakes continue to randomly go out at a light, on the freeway, behind a merging car, and Ive come so close to having another bad accident. Not to mention since the accident, I am now getting gasoline fumes that seep throughout my car while driving, so profusely, its causing me migraines. But most of all the RISK OF A FIRE!
Oct 17, 2021
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.
Jul 31, 2020
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000(VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SACRAMENTO (1810 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825, (888) 479-0451) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ## VIN PASSED ## MERCEDES-BENZ 2006 CLS 500 ##
Jun 25, 2020
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
THE MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 HAS A DEFECTIVE PART ALL OF THE AIR STRUTS SUSPENSION ARE DROPPED THE MERCEDES BENZ AIRMATIC ARE KNOWN FOR GOING BAD IT'S A WAY THAT MERCEDES CAN CHARGE FOR MORE WORK TO CUSTOMERS THEY SELL YOU A CAR THAT WILL GO BAD NOT IF BUT WHEN WILL GO BAD THIS IS CLEARLY NEEDS TO BE A RECALL MERCEDES BENZ NEEDS TO STAND BY THEIR PRODUCTS AND START THE RECALL PROCESS 2006 CLS500 FRONT AND REAR AIR STRUTS SUSPENSION
Apr 07, 2019
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND I CONTINUE TAKE THE RISK COUPLE MONTHS UNTIL THE FUEL LINE STARTS LEAK ON THE PUMP, THIS COULD GENERATE A SPARK AND BURN MY CAR, I CALL AGAIN MB DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IS PROBABLY UNSAFE TO START THE CAR. AFTER ALL THIS YEARS I PARKED THE CAR AND ALL MY SUSPENSION WAS BROKE AS WELL, CALL AGAIN THE MB DEALER THEY ESTIMATED $ 1800 TO REPLACE THE AIR SHOCKS, SO I BUY FROM ARNOTT THE SAME MB SELL AND I REPLACE ALL 4, SO THE CAR IS UP AGAIN, NEXT WEEK I DECIDE TO SELL THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING IN 3 YEARS 9,000 MILES ONLY, TRY TO MOVE THE CAR FROM THE GARAGE, GUESS WHAT, MY TRANSMISSION GO TO LIMP MODE BECAUSE THE BREAKS ARE NOT WORKING, SO FAR I DECIDE TO WRITE IN HERE TO COMPLAIN WHY A SUCH BEAUTIFUL CAR HAVE SO MANY ISSUES AND MB DOES NOT CARE FOR THE OLD MB. I ALMOST GET ON ACCIDENT WHEN MY BREAKS COMPLETE FROZEN TO THE END !!!
Oct 16, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATING THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE MESSAGE RE-APPEARED. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD DISPLAY INACCURATE SPEEDS. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES) AND 08V303000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALLS. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 11, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS SENDED TO INSPECTION DUE TO A "BRAKE WARNING" STARTED SHOWING AT THE GAUGES CONTROL PANEL. MERCEDES BENZ DEALER SERVICE MANAGER INDICATES THAT THEY NOT HAVE A CORRECT TOOL TO RECODE TO ACTUALIZE THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND /OR FIX THE PROBLEM AT THAT TIME. THREE VISITS AND SEVERAL PHONE CALLS BEEN MADE TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE ADVISOR IS ALWAYS WITH OTHER CUSTOMER. I'M STOP TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE, BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW HOW DEEP IS THE PROBLEM. DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION I OBSERVED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE NOT APPLYING GOOD ENOUGH, THE SURFACES OF THE ROTORS ARE DIFFERENT. THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER REPRESENTATIVE STILL NOT NOTIFY ME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT MAKING ANY NOISE OR HAVE ANY VIBRATION DURING BRAKING. BUT I NOTICE THAT IS BRAKING MORE AT FRONT THAN THE REAR. *BRAKE FLUID IS BEEN CHANGED BY THE DEALER. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THAT THIS CAR HAVE AN "EXTENDED RECALL" FOR BRAKE MAL-FUNCTION/ON DIFFERENT AREAS, BUT NOTHING IS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE CODES: HYDRAULIC FAULTS/C25D0/C2514/C249F/C22B5 & C223C. THIS MAY BE THE ABS CONTROL BOX FAULT. AFTER BEEN WAITING FROM 07:30 - 13:00 (5.5 HRS) ON MY LAST VISIT. I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK JUST WITH FEW WORDS FRONT THE ADVISOR; " WE NEED TO ORDER A PART TO RE-CODED YOUR SYSTEM, WE CONTACT YOU LATER (21 AUG 2015). NOTE: RECALL # 05V133000 DID YOU CAN ASSIST ME WITH THIS PROBLEM/ SITUATION? THANKS IN ADVANCE. V/ RESPECTFULLY, MR. W.ORTIZ
Nov 01, 2015
ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THE USED MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 2006 JUST FOUR DAYS AGO. IN THE DEALER NOTES , IT SAID THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND THE CAR RUNS SMOOTHLY . I TEST DROVE IT , AND IT DID . BUT NOW , THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THE CAR FAILED TO START. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T START UNTIL I TURN THE KEY ABOUT 20 TIMES. YESTERDAY , THE CAR STOPPED ON THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. LUCKILY , I MANAGED TO RESTART IT AND DROVE HOME . AND THE CAR WON'T START AGAIN . PLEASE HELP.
Aug 14, 2015
SEATS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEAD REST INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, AND SUFFERED FROM CONSTANT HEADACHES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAD RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Feb 12, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT CAUSE FUEL TO LEAK OUT AFTER FILLING TANK. FUEL SMELL IN CABIN EXTREME, FUEL THEN LEAKS OUT NEAR LEFT REAR WHEEL AND POOLS WHERE PARKED. CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE! *TR
May 24, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE CAR GAS SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION GAS TANK READ THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION. PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, TANK AND SENSORS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FUEL MODULE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE THROUGH MERCEDES DEALERSHIP. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BY MERCEDES TWICE. ON GOING SMELL OF GASOLINE. *TR
Mar 22, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, TRIED TO BRAKE- BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP- NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTUALLY HAPPENED, DESPITE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. LOCKING UP OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSING A 360 DEGREE SPIN. CAR MALFUNCTIONED AFTERWARDS, COULD NOT DRIVE UNTIL TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE CAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS AFTERWARD- NO BRAKE LIGHT, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO ERROR MESSAGE IN THE DASHBOARD RELATING TO BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Jul 05, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.... UPDATED 08/15/12 *BF UPDATED 08/16/2012 *JS
Jun 21, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-10 ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010 BETWEEN 5:10 AND 5:15 P.M. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR TOOK OFF AT SPEEDS OVER 100MPH OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS HORRIFIED AND COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED.IT IS A MIRACLE NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED. MY 14 YEAR OLD SON AND HIS FRIEND WERE IN THE CAR DURING THIS WHOLE ORDEAL. I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND HE ADVISED ME AND THE KIDS TO BE CALM AND TO TURN THE CAR OFF, WHICH I DID. I THEN DESCRIBED TO HIM IN DETAIL WHAT HAD JUST HAPPENED. AFTER ABOUT 60-90 SECONDS LATER, BECAUSE THE HEAT INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS UNBEARABLE, I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON TO GET SOME AIR. THE CAR THEN VIOLENTLY LEAPT FORWARD WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN PARK POSITION AND TOOK OFF FOR ANOTHER 50 YARDS. I WAS ABLE TO USE THE BRAKES TO GET THE CAR UNDER CONTROL ONCE AGAIN. AT THIS TIME I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND SCREAMED TO THE BOYS " GET OUT OF THE CAR". AFTER THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THEIR SERVICE PEOPLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME NIGHTMARE AS I DID. MY CAR ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR ON THE LOT WHEN IT ONCE AGAIN LUNGED FORWARD OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR HAS BEEN "REPAIRED" BUT I WILL NOT PUT MY FAMILY IN IT AGAIN. GOOGLING THIS PROBLEM, I FOUND SEVERAL SIMILAR REPORTS, AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE MINE WAS FILED AS WELL SO MAYBE MERCEDES WILL RECOGNIZE THIS IS A SERIOUS, LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM.
Oct 29, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE GLIDED DOWN INTO A CURB DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WERE DISCOVERED, BUT NOT THE CAUSE OF THE STALLING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE, IN WHCIH THE CONTACT BELIEVES IS THE CAUSE OF THE STALLING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,400.
May 27, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
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 KNOB FALLING OFF (2X) - CENTER CONSOLE BREAKAGE - REAR VIEW MIRROR DIMMING PROBLEMS THE MOST DISTURBING ISSUE TO DATE WAS THE CAR RECENTLY SHUTTING DOWN POWER WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME ON A MAJOR FREEWAY. HE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AND HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD ON THE FREEWAY. *TR
Jun 21, 2008
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
NO WARNING EVENTS. AUTOMATIC SHIFTER FREEZES IN GEAR. REPAIRED ONCE - RECURRED. REPAIRED AGAIN - RECURRED. WIRING REROUTED TO ANOTHER CIRCUIT - SHIFTER NOW JERKS AS IT GOES INTO GEAR. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FAILURE AGAIN. MERCEDES CLAIMED THAT A CASE FILE WAS SET UP AND THAT WE WERE THE ONLY INCIDENT IN THE US. WE CALLED AFTER THE MOST RECENT INCIDENCE AND WE WERE INFORMED THAT NO CASE FILE WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, RIGHT REAR TIRE THREAD BARE AFTER 8,000 MILES OF USE IN LIGHT DRIVING - 85% CITY. *NM
Oct 25, 2006
TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT (NVS-216 MEC; REF. NO. 10130172) CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF 3 RIMS/WHEELS AND TWO TIRES ON MY 2006 MERCEDES CLS55. SINCE THAT TIME WITH LESS THAN 11,000 MILES ON THE CAR THERE HAS BEEN AN ADDITIONAL FAILURE OF FOUR MORE RIMS AND FOUR MORE TIRES. THIS IS A TOTAL OF 7 RIMS AND TIRES IN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS.*JB
Oct 13, 2005
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class have?
The 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class currently has 110 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class?
The most common problems reported for the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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