2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10044181Mar 12, 2012Xentry: 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.
- 10020460Dec 4, 2008Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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