2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class. Newest first.
On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure IS required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in SL vehicles produced during a limited production period. the recall began on august 8, 2005. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
When I filled the fuel tank, the inside of the car smells very strongly of gas fumes. The whole garage smelled strongly of gas fumes and gas was dripping on the floor of the garage. If the hot water heater decided to ignite, it could have caused a fire or explosion. I believe this IS a similar…
When I filled the fuel tank, the inside of the car smells very strongly of gas fumes. The whole garage smelled strongly of gas fumes and gas was dripping on the floor of the garage. If the hot water heater decided to ignite, it could have caused a fire or explosion. I believe this IS a similar issue to nhtsa investigation ea 13-003. The CLS class and the e class share the same chassis and fuel tank. If possible, please expand your investigation to include CLS class vehicles. *tr
- Power train
My sprinter 2500 diesel van year 2006 just shuts down without any warning. I am driving along on a main street in savannah and the van just shuts down without any warning. it has happened about 8 times since I bought the van. they keep replacing the alternator but that IS obviously not the answer. I need help. my husband IS totally wheelchair bound and he IS in the van. I really need help! *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Equipment · Latches/locks/linkages · Seats · Structure · Visibility
Our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving -…
Our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving - cracked keys - radio failure - seat adjustment knob falling off (2X) - center console breakage - rear view mirror dimming problems the most disturbing issue to date was the car recently shutting down power while my husband was driving home on a major freeway. he lost power steering and power brakes and had to maneuver the vehicle off the road on the freeway. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. to remove the transmission from neutral, the vehicle was either turned off and back on or placed into park and back into drive. the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the transmission was…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the transmission slipped into neutral. to remove the transmission from neutral, the vehicle was either turned off and back on or placed into park and back into drive. the first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the transmission was reprogrammed but after 1000 miles, the problem recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the valve body but after two months the problem recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it awaits another diagnostic analysis. the manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was taken. updated 11/21/2006 - *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt*: the contact stated when applying the brakes there was a grinding and squeaking noise and diminished stopping power. there were no lights illuminated on the dash. the dealership was contacted.
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
For over 60 days, mercedes has failed to provide parts to their dealership in fort worth, texas to accomplish a repair for safety recall #2006-020005. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10043811Mercedes: vehicle jerks during gearchange, hard 1-2 and 2-3 shifts, torque converter lockup clutch not engageable. Models 212, 216, 218, 221, 251, and 164. Model years not given. Updated 10/11/12.
- 10037653Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
- 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10034305Daimler/xentry: fuel level indicator and radio frequency central locking inoperative, instrument cluster reports turn signals inoperative, diagnosis of rear sam not possible. Control modules. Models c class, model series 204. No model years listed. Updated 7/8/11.
- 10030964Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. The sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of the sbc hydraulic unit under the standard warranty terms and conditions.
- 10018931Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement.
- 10017488Flash transmission control module.
- 10016670Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or instrument cluster. Updated 2/23/09. Updated 9/18/09. Model years unknown.
- 10016646Implausible or illogical messages can appear in the instrument cluster.
- 10016632The alternator regulator may fail to prevent voltage values ranging beyond the specified tolerance limits.