2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was driving down I-10 on wednesday, september 8th, 2010 between 5:10 and 5:15 p.m. And all of a sudden my car took off at speeds over 100mph out of control. I was able to get the car on the shoulder of the interstate and come to a complete stop. I was horrified and could not believe what had just happened.it is a miracle no one was killed or injured. My 14 year old son and his friend were in the car during this whole ordeal. I called my husband and he advised me and the kids to be calm and to turn the car off, which I did. I then described to him in detail what had just happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10363342, filed 2010-10, 79,500 miles“2006 mercedes benz CLS500. Last night while pulling into a parking spot located in a commercial building, the car suddenly accelerated forward and hit the office wall greatly damaging the driver's front side. I had already eased up on the gas pedal hardly pressing the gas as about to stop the car and place it in park. I filed the claim and know that this looks like I accidentally pressed the gas instead of the brake. However, the acceleration was rocket-speed. Once I got home, I realized the same thing happened a month back (jan - the week following christmas). …”
NHTSA complaint #10302307, filed 2010-01“Pulling into parking space car accelerated and hit tree. Air bags did not inflate and satellite did not notify police. Could not stop vehicle. Myself and 2 other people were injured. Similar situation happened earlier this year when vehicle would not stop, struck car in front of me, air bags did not inflate and satellite did not notify police. In both instances there was extensive damage to my vehicle, the most recent over $20,000. The car is still in repair shop 4 weeks after accident. I am afraid to drive the car because I am fearful the same thing will happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10207663, filed 2007-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
23 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
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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