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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55Model year report

2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
62,475miles, 29 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55. The part named most often is fuel system, with 24 complaints (73% of the total), followed by wheels (4) and brakes (3). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,475 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 75 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Wheels complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10470476, filed 2012-08, 49,829 miles

Wheels: “I own a 2006 Mercedes-Benz cls amg. The ride has degraded and it now vibrates significantly. I took it to the dealer. They state all 4 rims are bent. This is probably true however, the car has been driven carefully and nothing has happened which would cause all 4 wheels to be bent. A search on the internet revealed others with the same complaint. The rims do not appear to be of sufficient strength to cope with normal driving even in california.”

NHTSA complaint #10183377, filed 2007-02, 7,000 miles

Brakes: “Vehicle sbs system. System at end of life according to code stored. Dealer advises that recall for my vehicle expired august 2015. Never received notice from mb. Costing me a fortune. Afraid to drive vehicle because of how sudden the system shuts down. Dealer tells me the system in the pump is breaking down.”

NHTSA complaint #10928142, filed 2016-11, 80,000 miles

Tires: “My 2006 mercedes cls55 amg has had 6 dented rims within the first 13 months (11,000 mi). My dealer sold me wheel and tire insurance, but states the rim must be cracked before it will be replaced. I've already replaced two rims at $1100 each, and the car is almost undriveable due to vibration. The tires supplied with the car are completely worn out, and one has a sidewall bubble. If the current trend continues, I will have to spend close to $20,000 in rims over a 39 month lease period. The car has been driven at normal speeds, mostly over smooth highways. …”

NHTSA complaint #10181047, filed 2007-01, 6,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

31% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,924 and 88,000 miles.

14%0–107%10–2510%25–5034%50–7514%75–10021%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (29 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 62,475 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2006201220148201620202022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 75 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 75 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20063362,4754——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 24 complaints (73% of the total), followed by wheels with 4.

Has the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 reported?

Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,475 miles and the middle half falls between 35,924 and 88,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.