2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 owns a 2011 mercedes benz CL550. After parking the vehicle, it caught fire. The fire initiated in the engine compartment and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to determine what caused the fire. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10691644, filed 2015-03, 39,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11008064Aug 9, 2024In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance and quality of your vehicle, we are writing to inform you that on certain Model Year 2011-2018 C-Class, E-Class…
- 11031736Sep 6, 2023In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA ("MBUSA") is extending…
- 11031590Sep 6, 2023This NCU replaces the prior NCU issued on March 10, 2023, and contains clarification on reimbursement timeline and removal of damage codes related to intake valves/guide.
- 10044601Aug 13, 2013Xentry (mercedes): check engine light (cel) is activated; stored in engine control unit is very fine leak. Automatic fuel tank leak test software is sensitive and can produces an…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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