AI DamageMercedes-Benz CL55: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CL55 across 5 model years: 11 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9999 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 36% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 9% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 6 Seats 9% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 9% of all complaints
- Suspension: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (27% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The seat occupancy sensor on the passenger seat of this car is malfunctioning. This is a RECOGNIZED PROBLEM for Mercedes cars. There are numerous websites and YouTube videos describing this problem, offering replacement sensors, offering bypass kits and describing how to make this repair.
The Instrument cluster has no light so I cannot see the speed. The dealer refuses the recall. RECALL - #06V028000
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mercedes-benz cl55. The contact stated the bolt used to secure the rear subframe loosened and caused the body to detach from the subframe. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of fayetteville located at [address], fayetteville, [ZIP], [phone], where the vehicle was deemed a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 (na) mercedes benz cl55. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument cluster lights suddenly shut off and the driver was unable to read the instrument gauges. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact stated that the active body control warning light remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the hydraulic fluid and reset the light however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have a diagnostic performed.
The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed that the active body control (abc) warning light was illuminated. Immediately after the warning light illuminated, the rear of the vehicle dropped to the ground.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.