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Mercedes-Benz CL550Model year report

2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,050miles, 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
16 mpgcombined, 5.5L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,050 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 52 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 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

Fuel system: “I fueled the car this morning then parked it in the garage. When I entered the garage about a hour later there is a very strong smell of gasoline in the entire garage. Is there are recall on this issue. I did not overfill the tank, and the cap was on.”

NHTSA complaint #10588101, filed 2014-05, 65,100 miles

Electrical system: “Driver side fuel sender leaking fuel strong fuel odor authorized mercedes service provider repaired the leak and stated that this item is not covered under warranty. It cost us approx. $800.00.”

NHTSA complaint #10474436, filed 2012-09, 48,981 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2007 mercedes cl 550. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake fluid low message suddenly displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician repaired the rear brakes. In a separate incident, the active body control system sensor light suddenly displayed indicating to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. …”

NHTSA complaint #10648741, filed 2014-10, 55,000 miles

Engine: “Car made noise & stopped suddenly in the middle of the road, oil leakage happened before 30,000 mileage ,driveway full of oil leakage ,took to the dealer, initially could not find any defect ,after insisting that there is definitely a problem, they called me & said there is some tube needs to be changed ,stopped again in the middle of the road ,stopped again in the middle of the road without any warning sign, stopped again ,mercedes roadside assistance came & changed the batteries ,again stopped in the middle of the road within 3months of changing the battery.total 4 times car stopped…”

NHTSA complaint #10474167, filed 2012-09, 22,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,981 and 82,456 miles.

0%0–1017%10–2517%25–5033%50–7517%75–10017%100–1500%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: 60,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 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
CL550 RWD5.5L 8-cyl7-speed automatic142116$5,150

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 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 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. 52 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 52 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CL550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011539,0001—18—Not enough data
2008768,0000—17—Not enough data
2007760,0500—16—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CL550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 (CL550, 5.5L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL550 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,050 miles and the middle half falls between 48,981 and 82,456 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. 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.