2006 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 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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.
| 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Wheels:Rim | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 19; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Service Brakes: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Tires: 2; Wheels: 2; Wheels:Rim: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 7; 2014: 8; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2
Pattern summary
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.
Owner report 10470476 · 2012-08-13 (August 13, 2012)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 49,829 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10499743 · 2013-02-23 (February 23, 2013)
THE FUEL SENDER HAS A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE SEAL, WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL FUEL LEAKS OUT THE TOP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10499743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184563 · 2007-03-08 (March 8, 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 MANUFACTURE…
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10184563 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10787494 · 2015-11-01 (November 1, 2015)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,924 miles reported. Look up ODI 10787494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171853 · 2006-10-25 (October 25, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11484627 · 2022-09-15 (September 15, 2022)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11484627 at NHTSA ↗