MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz CL500

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2006 Mercedes Benz CL500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:19.495Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CL500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006
2006: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19992
20006
20015
200212
20031
20049
20052
20067

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS DEPLOYED AND STRUCK MY HEAD AND NECK. THE SOUND WHEN THEY ACTIVATED WAS LIKE A GUNSHOT INSIDE THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THEY FOUND NO REASON FOR THE DEPLOYMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060427

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

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The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Extreme Contact, Tire Sizes: 275/40/ZR18 and 275/35/ZR18, DOT Numbers: 1HW0FBD0A and 1AF0FB0M5 respectively.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240702

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT SPEEDS BELOW 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. THE TENSION IN THE STEERING CHANGES FROM DAY TO DAY. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060228

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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I WAS DRIVING MY MERCEDES ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE LIGHT FLASHED ON FOR THE BRAKES SAYING BRAKING POWER REDUCED. ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULD NOT STOP MY CAR, I WAS SO SCARED ON THE HIGHWAY I REALLY THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190323

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION JERKED AND SHIMMIED. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE TRANSMISSION BANGED. BOTH PROBLEMS WERE INTERMITTENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060822

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.