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Mercedes-Benz CL500Model year report

2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
24,426miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 24,426 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 53 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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

Air bags: “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. They say nothing is wrong with the car.”

NHTSA complaint #10156318, filed 2006-04

Brakes: “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. Me and my boyfriend was in the car at the time. Somehow I got over to the far lane towards the guardrail where no one normally drives and then I rolled the car until it slowed all the way down and then I forced it into park. Smh there should really be something about this. Now I fear to drive my car ever again.”

NHTSA complaint #11191027, filed 2019-03, 152,000 miles

Fuel system: “Extremely strong fuel odor upon leaving fuel stop for the past several fill ups. Took vehicle in for diagnosis and discovered that fuel tank is cracked and needs to be replaced. I am reporting this because the repair garage told me it is a major problem in the same area of the fuel tank that affects my vehicle and that they have repaired this same issue on my vehicle model all the time.”

NHTSA complaint #10670475, filed 2015-01, 35,853 miles

Steering: “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. The problem has not been repaired and the dealership stated there are no further repairs available and the vehicle should not be returned.”

NHTSA complaint #10151454, filed 2006-02, 12,700 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,700 and 79,842 miles.

17%0–1033%10–2517%25–500%50–7517%75–1000%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 24,426 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200632008201520192024
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CL500 RWD5.0L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142217$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 53 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 53 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CL500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006724,4260—17—Not enough data
20049122,0000—17—Not enough data
200212109,0000—17—Not enough data
20015100,0000—17—Not enough data
2000674,0001—17—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CL500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 (CL500, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 24,426 miles and the middle half falls between 12,700 and 79,842 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.