2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 9 owner complaints. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has 9 NHTSA owner complaints on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 CL-Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 CL-Class (this page) | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 CL-Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 CL-Class | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 CL-Class | 2 | 0 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 9 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily.
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the transmission jerked and shimmied. Also, when the vehicle was stopped, the transmission banged. Both problems were intermittent. The dealership replaced the computer and transmission, but the problem persisted.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Mercedes-benz cl55. The contact stated the bolt used to secure the rear subframe loosened and caused the body to detach from the subframe. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes-benz of fayetteville located at 420 glensford dr, fayetteville, nc 28314,…
I was driving down the road when my active head restraints deployed and struck my head and neck. The sound when they activated was like a gunshot inside the car. The dealer said they found no reason for the deployment. They say nothing is wrong with the car. *nm *ak
I was driving my Mercedes on the highway when the light flashed on for the brakes saying braking power reduced. All of a sudden I could not stop my car, I was so scared on the highway I really thought I was going to die. Me and my boyfriend was in the car at the time. Somehow I…
Common questions
Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 9 owner complaints have been filed for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident reliability call. Could be a clean record or just thin data. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 9 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mercedes-Benz CL-Class has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 9 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.