2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550
0 recalls — 8 complaints — 38 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2023
Incident date: Apr 28, 2023
I have had an open recall on my vehicle since August 12, 2022 with no remedy available still as of May 4, 2023. The page says to file a complaint if the manufacturer does not issue a remedy quickly.
POWER TRAIN
Nov 6, 2020
Incident date: Nov 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A U-TURN GOING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE V... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 24, 2017
Incident date: May 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT GRILL ASSEMBLY WAS DETACHED AND THE PLASTIC PIECE FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVEN MERCEDES B... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
TRANSMISSION COOLER WHICH IS IN RADIATOR CRACKED AND ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO ENTER MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLANT TO ENTER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY RUINING THE TRANSMISSION ALL COMPONENTS AND COMPUTER TALKED TO MERCEDES THEY WOULD DO OOHING ABOUT TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $5000.00
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
TRANSMISSION COOLER WHICH IS IN RADIATOR CRACKED AND ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO ENTER MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLANT TO ENTER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY RUINING THE TRANSMISSION ALL COMPONENTS AND COMPUTER TALKED TO MERCEDES THEY WOULD DO OOHING ABOUT TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $5000.00
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER FILL THE TANK UP. THE ODOR WAS OUTSIDE, AND IT EVENTUALLY DISAPPEARED WHEN THE LEVEL OF GAS IS LOWER. THERE WAS ALSO GAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH (DRIVER'S REAR SIDE). I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE FUEL GASKET, AFTER DOING THAT, THE ODOR IS NOW INSIDE THE CAR, CONSTANT FUEL ODOR, IT... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF A VERY TROUBLING INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED RECENTLY. I OWN A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 WITH 31,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ON JUNE 16, 2014, THE SEATBELT ON MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE SEAT, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO BUCKLE MY SEAT. ON TOP OF THE OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZAR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 18, 2010
Incident date: Sep 15, 2009
MY 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE. THERE IS A THUG-THUG SOUND WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT GOES AWAY ~2 SECONDS AFTER THE GEAR IS PUT INTO PARKING OR NEUTRAL POSITION. MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS ANOTHER CAR, A S CLASS,... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 14.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550
38 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 220000 SEATS | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
NCU - HVAC Warra
May 21, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI42.47-P-048216
Oct 13, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
LI91.10-P-048411
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
LI91.25-P-059392
Jul 12, 2014
220000 SEATS
No inflation of one or more air cushions on the massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and rear) Bubble formation in one or more seats with massage/multicontour/dynamic seat modules (driver, front passenger and
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.10-P-048504
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Squeaking/creaking noises from area of seat adjuster
LI91.10-P-059377
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
LI05.10-P-056435
May 19, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Rattling noise after engine start for several seconds
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI8285P056976
Aug 28, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"Metadata Loss" or navigation constantly diplays "Activating".
LI27.20-P-055758
Jul 30, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
FC 2783 (Friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or FC 0741 (Actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce
SC-2012070002
Nov 1, 2012
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT SOLENOID MAY LEAK OIL DUE TO SETTLING PROPERTIES OF SEAL AND THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH FOUR ADAPTER HARNESSES AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. MODELS 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
LI-42-47
Oct 2, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MERCEDES-BENZ: ESP MALFUNCTION OR BAS MALFUNCTION LIGHT SHOWS UP IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAUSE OF A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED 2/15/13. *PE
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
LI-05-20-P
May 31, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
LI-54-70
Apr 27, 2011
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES-BENZ: BLIND SPOT ASSIST AND DISTRONIC INOPERATIVE MESSAGES. FOUR POSSIBLE FAULT CODES STORED. THERE IS A SAFETY SHUTOFF OF SYSTEMS DUE TO A DISRUPTION WITH THE SENSOR. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
2008070007
Jul 9, 2010
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
MERCEDES BENZ: APPLY PRESERVATION AGENT TO BOTTOM FRONT OF BOTH FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY. THE APPLICATION OF PRESERVATION AGENT TO THE LOWER AREA OF THE FRONT DOORS MAY BE INCOMPLETE. MODELS CL550, 600 BI-TURBO, 63 AMG AND 65 AMG. *PE
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
C1A-091101
Nov 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE
TSB-2009020004
Mar 1, 2009
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE OF NO SERVICE AND TELE AID INOPERABLE WILL
TSB-2009020004
Mar 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MERCEDES: IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE TELE AID MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AS A RESULT OF A HARDWARE FAULT IN THE TELE AID CONTROL MODULE. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE OF NO SERVICE AND TELE AID INOPERABLE WILL
SB-2008120003
Jan 1, 2009
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
MERCEDES: UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR SEAT CONTROL MODULE. TO ENSURE A GREATER ADJUSTMENT RANGE OF FRONT SEATS AND TO PREVENT SEAT BACKREST FROM REMAINING IN FOLDED POSITION, THE SEAT CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED. MODEL 216. MY 2008.
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
SCB-2008090001
Oct 1, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK AUXILIARY TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER THERMOSTAT FOR LEAKS, REPLACE O RINGS IF NECESSARY. *PE
PB-54-21-201
Jun 2, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MERCEDES-BENZ: MULTIFUNCTION STEERING WHEEL BEING INOPERATIVE, THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE ELECTRONICS OF THE STEERING WHEEL BEING DEFECTIVE. *PE
2007080004
Sep 1, 2007
220000 SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ - INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR DYNAMIC AND/OR MULTICONTOUR SEAT CONTROL MODULES. *NJ
2007080001
Aug 1, 2007
220000 SEATS
MERCEDES-BENZ - UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR DYNAMIC/MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT CONTROL MODULES. *NJ
MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 across all model years (2011–2012).
2
Total Recalls
32
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths