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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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WDDDJ75X86A••••••2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
57on the model
11builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 6Fuel/propulsion System 4Power Train 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Sep 2024
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…
Service BrakesOct 2023
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…
Power TrainSep 2018
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…
TiresJan 2017
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…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2016
Strong smell of gasoline in interior of car along with smell in garage after overnight parking. Checked engine for leaks as well as general tank area. Negative. I think that the fuel sending unit (under rear seat may be loose or defective. Can't over emphasize the strong gas…
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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 WDDDJ75X86A011639 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.