Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
62,475 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2006 model years. Data updated: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 33 complaints (57.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns
9
27.3%
Braking behavior
4
12.1%
Electrical and battery issues
2
6.1%
Transmission and shifting
1
3.0%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK FULL WITH FUEL, THERE IS AN OVER WHELMING SMELL OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR FULL. ONCE I DRIVE THE CAR AROUND FOR A WHILE, THE SMELL OF GAS GOES AWAY. *TR
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 MANUFACTURE…
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…
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
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 …
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
33 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
87.9%Usable mileage29 / 33 records
100.0%Valid incident date33 / 33 records
100.0%Valid filing date33 / 33 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates33 / 33 records
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2006
Fuel/Propulsion System
1957.6%ODI 10470476 · 49,829 mi
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK FULL WITH FUEL, THERE IS AN OVER WHELMING SMELL OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR FULL. ONCE I DRIVE THE CAR AROUND FOR A WHILE, THE SMELL OF GAS GOES AWAY. *TR
GASOLINE LEAK CREATING EXTREME ODOR INSIDE AND AROUND CAR EXTERIOR. DEALERSHIP STATES FUEL SENDING UNITS AND TANK NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL #2008-020001 AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP 1/19/09 TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. OBVIOUSLY THE PROPOSED REMEDY WAS INEFFECTIVE. ACCORDING TO TESTIMONY OF HUNDREDS OF OTHER E/CLS OWNERS WITH IDENTICAL, PERSISTENT ISSUES- THIS IS A DEFINITIVE DESIGN ISSUE AND HAS CREATED A SERIOUS SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUE THAT REQUIRES MB TO SUFFICIENTLY RECTIFY ONCE…
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…
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
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 O…
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 O…
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 S…
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 …
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
Component failure mileage distribution
Component
Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)
Median
Usable records
Examples
Fuel/Propulsion System
53,934–104,250 mi
66,500 mi
16
ODI 10470476 · 49,829 mi
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK FULL WITH FUEL, THERE IS AN OVER WHELMING SMELL OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR FULL. ONCE I DRIVE THE CAR AROUND FOR A WHILE, THE SMELL OF GAS GOES AWAY. *TR
MY VEHICLE IS A 2006 MB CLS55. AFTER FILLING UP MY VEHICLE WITH FUEL, I NOTICED A LEAK IN MY GARAGE AND A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM INSIDE THE CAR BOTH WHILE RUNNING AND WHILE SHUT OFF. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND VERIFIED THAT BOTH FUEL PUMPS ARE LEAKING FROM THE TOP. THESE LEAKS RESULT IN A POOL OF FUEL DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR SEATS. I RECEIVED A $2,200 DOLLAR VERBAL QUOTE FROM A DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE BOTH FUEL PUMPS. THEY ADVISED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 55 SERIES VEHICLES. *TR
GASOLINE LEAK CREATING EXTREME ODOR INSIDE AND AROUND CAR EXTERIOR. DEALERSHIP STATES FUEL SENDING UNITS AND TANK NEED TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. MY CAR WAS INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL #2008-020001 AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP 1/19/09 TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. OBVIOUSLY THE PROPOSED REMEDY WAS INEFFECTIVE. ACCORDING TO TESTIMONY OF HUNDREDS OF OTHER E/CLS OWNERS WITH IDENTICAL, PERSISTENT ISSUES- THIS IS A DEFINITIVE DESIGN ISSUE AND HAS CREATED A SERIOUS SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUE THAT REQUIRES MB TO SUFFICIENTLY RECTIFY ONCE…
STRONG ODOR OF FUEL AFTER FILLING TANK. THIS QUICKLY LEAD TO FUEL ODOR ANYTIME CAR WAS STARTED. I BECAME AWARE OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS POSTED ABOUT MY VEHICLE ONLINE. I REMOVED THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT AND INSPECTED THE FUEL PUMP BELOW PANELS AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE PLASTIC PUMP HANGER ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING AT THE PLASTIC 90 DEGREE FITTING AND FILLING THE AREA WITH FUEL AND SPILLING OVER ONTO THE TOP OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ESCAPING. *TR
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…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC PUMP HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SBS SYSTEM. SYSTEM AT END OF LIFE ACCORDING TO CODE STORED. DEALER ADVISES THAT RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE EXPIRED AUGUST 2015. NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MB. COSTING ME A FORTUNE. AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF HOW SUDDEN THE SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN. DEALER TELLS ME THE SYSTEM IN THE PUMP IS BREAKING DOWN.
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
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 MANUFACTURE…
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
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
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 S…
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
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 …
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2006: 5 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2006
2
4
5
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2006
31
0
2
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
Component co-occurrence matrix
Component
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel System, Gasoline
Service Brakes
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Tires
Wheels
Wheels:Rim
Electrical System
Fuel/Propulsion System
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1ODI 10512626 · 58,234 mi
LEAKS GAS FROM FUEL SENDING UNIT. LIKE THE REST OF THESE CARS DO, OR WILL. *TR
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…
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…
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 O…
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
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 O…
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
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
4 patterns with matching reports.
Fuel smell or leak mentions
10 mentions · 30.3% of complaints
Median mileage: 62,221 mi (10 usable records).
ODI 10470476 · 49,829 mi
WHENEVER I FILL THE GAS TANK FULL WITH FUEL, THERE IS AN OVER WHELMING SMELL OF GAS IN THE GARAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE A LEAK WHEN THE TANK IS NEAR FULL. ONCE I DRIVE THE CAR AROUND FOR A WHILE, THE SMELL OF GAS GOES AWAY. *TR
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK THERE IS STRONG SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. DEALER REPLACED LEFT FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND RIGHT SIDE SEAL AT A COST OF $1535.86. PROBLEM IS RECURRING AFTER EACH FILL UP. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE BACK SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
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 …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SBC PUMP HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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