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WDDDJ75X36A••••••2006 Mercedes Benz S500
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Mercedes Benz S500 build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
10on the model
7builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Service Brakes 2Tires 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2010
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…
Electrical SystemAug 2017
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…
Service BrakesAug 2016
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz cls500. While driving 65 mph, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and was forced to drive off to the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle from crashing. The vehicle was towed to…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2015
Extremely strong fuel odor upon leaving fuel stop for the past several fill ups. Took vehicle in for diagnosis and discovered that fuel tank is cracked and needs to be replaced. I am reporting this because the repair garage told me it is a major problem in the same area of the…
TiresSep 2007
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz cls 500. The tires on the vehicle are manufactured by continental, size 245-40r1893y DOT cuuyp3hk and 375-35r1895y DOT cublt3hk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and found a blister on the front and rear passenger…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDDDJ75X36A039087 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.