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Mercedes-Benz CLS ClassModel year report

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,824miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,824 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “My sprinter 2500 diesel van year 2006 just shuts down without any warning. I am driving along on a main street in savannah and the van just shuts down without any warning. It has happened about 8 times since I bought the van. They keep replacing the alternator but that is obviously not the answer. I need help. My husband is totally wheelchair bound and he is in the van. I really need help!”

NHTSA complaint #10237655, filed 2008-08, 19,824 miles

Air bags: “For over 60 days, mercedes has failed to provide parts to their dealership in fort worth, texas to accomplish a repair for safety recall #2006-020005.”

NHTSA complaint #10158095, filed 2006-05

Brakes: “The contact stated when applying the brakes there was a grinding and squeaking noise and diminished stopping power. There were no lights illuminated on the dash. The dealership was contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #10165432, filed 2006-08, 8,500 miles

Engine cooling: “Our vehicle has had numerous problems despite maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty. Specifically we've had a number of warranty defects including: - windshield fluid clogging - sunroof motor repair - door locking mechanism failure - battery/engine failure while driving - cracked keys - radio failure - seat adjustment knob falling off (2x) - center console breakage - rear view mirror dimming problems the most disturbing issue to date was the car recently shutting down power while my husband was driving home on a major freeway. …”

NHTSA complaint #10231881, filed 2008-06, 51,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,028 and 51,000 miles.

40%0–1020%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,824 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2006320082013
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 CLS Class → · 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. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006619,8241———Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CLS Class model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 CLS Class reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,824 miles and the middle half falls between 9,028 and 51,000 miles; 60% 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.

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.