2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS550Mercedes-benz Cls550 2007

Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 247605 [USA]: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2001-2011 c-class, clk, e-class, and cls vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
    dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 3, 2023. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands nhtsa recall number 19v-918. Mbusa's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 184725 [USA]: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2006-2007 c350, c230, c280, clk350, e320cdi, e350 wagon, e350, 2006 c55 amg, clk500, cls500, cls55 amg, e500 wagon, e500, e55 amg, 2007 clk550, cls550, cls63 amg, e550, e63 amg, and e63 wagon amg vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
    mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed may 7, 2021. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19v-918. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2021040012.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • NCU - 24240304 - STRUCTURE:BODY: As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
  • LI0702P0547173 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
  • LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
  • LI42.47-P-067502 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without abs intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the esp hydraulic unit
  • LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • LI68.10-P-056727 - EQUIPMENT: Glove box squeaks/rattles at top left mounting.
  • LI27.50-P-056467 - POWER TRAIN: Shift quality complaints and/or automatic transmission in limp-home mode in combination with one or more of the following fault codes: P060600, P072200, P072300, P072364, P072900, P073000, P073100, P073200, P073300, P073400, P073500, P076F0
  • LI82.85-P-058582 - EQUIPMENT: Apple products (iphone or ipod) are not charged via the serial usb interface of the comand online control unit (a40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
  • LI54.15-P-057373 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The vehicle cannot be started the vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. And/or the gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possibl
  • LI49.20-P-056353 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20be1b and/or 20bd1b (the heating element of the adblue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the blue-tec control unit.
  • LI49.20-P-056353 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Engine diagnosis warning lamp active. Fault code 20be1b and/or 20bd1b (the heating element of the adblue tank has a malfunction) is logged in the blue-tec control unit.
  • LI46.10-P-057961 - STEERING: Surface damage on steering wheel trim
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI91.29-P-050932 - SEATS: The controls on the partially electric seat adjustment switch stick or are loose or broken.
  • LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
  • LI91.10-P-059386 - SEATS: Dynamic seat control is not functioning correctly and/or air cushions do not inflate fully.
  • LI72 40-P-069669 - VISIBILITY: Window lifter inoperative
  • LI32 25-P-066246 - SUSPENSION: Thumping noises from rear axle shock absorber
  • LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
  • LI32-25-P-066246 - STRUCTURE: Thumping noises from rear axle damper
  • LI54-30-P-068844 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Model series 257: in the edition 1, the welcome graphic is not displayed in the instrument cluster with the specific edition animation.
  • LI5418P067550v5 - BRAKES (PWS): Esp, bas, pre-safe - fault message in instrument cluster
  • LI5418P067550 - BRAKES (PWS): Esp, bas, pre-safe - fault message in instrument cluster
  • LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
  • LI82 70-P-067429 - EQUIPMENT: Inductive charging: iphone is not reliably charged
  • LI54 65-P-068316 - PARKING BRAKE: Warnings without obvious cause from front parking sensors in vehicles with amg styling package (sa code 772)
  • LI80.61-P-068096 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID : Trunk lid cannot be closed
  • LI98.00-P-058914 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Clearcoat peeling / flaking / bubbling
  • LI03.20-P-048278 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine makes intermittent knocking noise, ticking/crackling
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • P-B-47.10/63 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK: Mercedes-benz model years 2003-2009 model 211, model years 2006-2011 model 219: fuel odor in the area of the fuel tank . Warranty extension has been issued on fuel tank components for certain vehicles. *lj updated 10/6/15. *pe
  • SC-2012070002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. Models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
  • 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. *js
  • LI32-22-P-051722 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: airmatic malfunction. Leaking airmatic system and not a faulty compressor. *kb
  • SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
  • SB-2008070002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. The v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. The dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe
  • C1A-071101 - STEERING: Replace steering angle sensor. Erase any stored dtc codes as described in the procedure just prior to retail sale. *pe
  • 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
  • 2007060001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Check starter wiring harness routing and re-route if necessary (m273 engine). *kb
  • 2007020004 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Install support for intake manifold switchover flap (m156 engine). *kb
  • 2007010008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check transmission control module software and update if necessary (722.9 transmission); update engine control module software as required (m273 engine). *kb
  • 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
  • 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • P0722 [1] Output Speed Sensor No Signal
  • P0723 [1] Output Speed Sensor Intermittent
  • P0729 [1] Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio
  • P0730 [1] Incorrect Gear Ratio
  • P0731 [1] Gear I Incorrect ratio
  • P0732 [1] Gear 2 Incorrect ratio
  • P0733 [1] Gear 3 Incorrect ratio
  • P0734 [1] Gear 4 Incorrect ratio
  • P0735 [1] Gear 5 Incorrect ratio
  • P076F [1] Gear 7 Incorrect Ratio
  • P0606 [1] PCM Processor Fault
  • C1200 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LF Circuit Short To Battery
  • C1208 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Short To Battery
  • P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210129

While driving the vechile lowered and i noticed a puddle while idle

NoNoN NoneNone20210128

While driving the vechile lowered and i noticed a puddle while idle

NoNoN NoneNone20200101

Defective internal speed sensor does not send signal to tcm(transmission control module) causing loss of power while moving. The only way to get car going again is to shut off car and restart hoping it will reset. If this were to happen in construction zone with nowhere to pull over, may be deadly.

NoNoN NoneNone20191231

Defective internal speed sensor does not send signal to tcm(transmission control module) causing loss of power while moving. The only way to get car going again is to shut off car and restart hoping it will reset. If this were to happen in construction zone with nowhere to pull over, may be deadly.

NoNoN NoneNone20181225

Driving highway speeds and suddenly vehicle jerked and losses all power. Engine revs but doesn't move. This can be a very dangerous situation. Transmission went into 'limp' mode and check engine light lit. Many other mercedes owners reporting same problem with the 722.9 transmission valvebody, conductor plate, and/or tcm. This should be investigated as countless other people are reporting this same issue for several years now.

NoNoN NoneNone20170727

I am referencing action # pe12001. After each of my last two fuel filllings, the car is emitting a very strong smell of gasoline from the back seat & trunk compartment. I park my car in my garage and the smell is strong enough that i can smell it in my home. I am extremely fearful that there will be a fire. I do not desire to park my car outside, but i believe the car is unsafe to keep in garage. I have lost confidence in my car fearing that even driving it around town could pose a danger to me and my passengers.

NoNoN NoneNone20170504

Note that the vehicle on has 43,733 miles - cabin interior strong live fuel fumes - constant gas fumes on the inside of the car cabin. Note that the car was stationary at my residence parking. I did not know where were the fumes coming from at the time. Got a headache just for the moment i was trying to determined where were the fumes coming from. This is currently for all drivers and owners a very hazardous dangerous condition to all extremes, very high risk from ignition from static or electrical, due to wire hardness in the area. Vehicle was towed and took it to mercedes benz dealer and found the following: leakage in fuel system. Replaced fuel tank fuel tank drain/fill observed accident prevention regulation "12 wl08" fuel tank and fuel for storagebring observe accident prevention regulation "12 wl08" performed by mercedes-benz of new orleans. Fuel tank leaking in the interior was found / was drained & refilled and fuel tank replaced. This was cover under a new settlement with mercedes benz and nhtsa. I think that this should have been a recall when it relates to safety factors.

NoNoN NoneNone20161016

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz cls550. When the contact entered the vehicle, a fuel odor was noticed without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank was cracked and leaked fuel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle would be repaired for free if the contact took the vehicle to a mercedes dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The vin was not provided.

NoNoN NoneNone20160308

I owned 2007 mercede cls550. I notes a strong gas smell inside and out side the car after i fill it up. I replaced the fuel cap but no help. Fumes fill up my car and my garage every time i fill up now.

NoNoN NoneNone20150930

My husband and i purchased the 2007 cls550 about september 2015. We noticed when filling the vehicle with gas, we would have gas fumes in the vehicle specifically on the passenger side rear inside and outside. The fumes were light and would dissipate once the vehicle was driven to reduce the amount of gas in the tank to about three-quarters tank. Last week we filled the tank and the small is now stronger and has yet to dissipate although we have a quarter tank of gas remaining. I checked for any recalls on this since we have no knowledge of the vehicle having been in any accidents, but find we do not. This online search did not reveal any recalls for the gas fumes, but i noted there are multiple complaints about the same problem for this year, make and model of vehicle. Have any people died from this, any fires, accidents as a result? We have not yet, but will be taking our vehicle in for evaluation of the problem and would be able to provide documentation of the results in the future. Given the name, i am surprised mercedes is not stepping up here! *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20150721

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz cls550. The contact stated that strong fuel fumes were present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but a leak could not be detected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20150701

There is a fuel leaking into the backseat of my 2007 mercedes benz cls 550 i began noticing the smell in my car a few months ago and i finally decided to remove the back seat, under the back seat lies the fuel tank and a fuel filter module which is leaking and creating a small pool of fuel and a fuel scent in my car. Incidentally mercedes had a recall on the mercedes benz 2006 cls (voluntary emissions recall campaign #2008-020001) my car is a mercedes benz 2007 cls with the exact same problem. I would like to file this complaint and ask that you help me in getting mercedes benz to take responsibility for this faulty fuel filter module and initiate a recall to repair this problem. This problem has been documented extensively on many mercedes benz forums http://www.Mbca.Org/forum/gas-leak-sending-unit this issue creates an immediate hazard to me, my family and other drivers. I ask that you take quick action in contacting mercedes benz demanding they make amends to this issue before someone gets seriously injured.

NoNoN NoneNone20150614

Hi i have 2007 mercedes cls550 79000 miles.I had the car for past 2 years are week ago after refiling the gas tank are strong gas smell appear inside the car and out side also.I was worry for my safety and i start reading about the same problems and current campaign and recall for mercedes e class w211 2003 to 2009 so i remove my rear passenger seat to locate the pump and the sending unit there was big puddle of raw gasoline inside the cabin around 200-300ml there was so much there the wires for the pump and sensors was under the fuel. I called the dealer they refuse to do recall for my car my car use the same gas tank and same pump and sending unit like e class from 2003 to 2008.. So if one part is defective(the gas tank) will be still defective if mercedes put in different model car.My car is not safe any more im scary to drive it any more .

NoNoN NoneNone20141026

Upon smelling gasoline when the auto in question was filled, we were directed my mercedes dealership on west sahara in the city of las vegas in the state of nevada. The owner replaced the gas cap. The auto in question continued to smell of gasoline off and on. In september of 2014 the auto displayed a signal at the engine needed to be looked at. The auto was taken back to mercedes on west sahara and the owner was informed that there was a fuel tank leak. Due to the quote of $3500 to fix the issue, the auto was taken to g&g auto and authorized mercedes repair shop in las vegas. The lead mechanic confirmed the fuel tank leak and showed the owner how the gas pooled on top of the tank which is just under the back seat. Obviously a huge danger. The owner of g&g autoshop informed the owner that this is a very common problem and alerted us to the documentation on the internet regarding class action law suits. The owner contacted mercedes head quarters in new york city and well as the general manger of the west sahara service center. The owner was told that the car was no longer under warranty and they would not repair the car unless paid. The car was ultimately repaired at g&g auto shop. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20141002

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz cls550. After refueling the vehicle, there was a strong odor of fuel present inside the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to start on several occasions. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from under the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the left fuel level sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NoNoN NoneNone20140706

I started to notice a strong smell of gasoline inside and around my car. This occurred soon after filling up my gas tank. I looked around my car to see if i could detect any leaking, or puddling underneath my car but didn't notice many drips. The strength of the smell decreased as i drove and as the gas tank level decreased. The next time i filled up my gas tank the smell came back and was very strong. Anyone who rode in the car with me including my wife and our son, would comment on the smell. After doing some research i realized that many others have had this problem, and that there is even a class action suit open for this same type of defect in another year and model mercedes. I called to file a claim with mercedes usa, and they said that this is not something that they would cover the repairs on. I can't believe that mercedes usa wouldn't cover defect repairs for an issue many people have had, especially with the health and safety risks associated with gasoline leaking from the gas tank, as well as the gasoline fumes leaking into the cabin of the car. I hope there are enough people that voice their similar experience so that a government investigation can bring out the facts of this obvious defective issue. Long term effects of gasoline fume inhalation are suspect to cause cancer. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20140203

After filling up my car with gas i noticed a very strong smell of gas after i turned my car off. The garage smelled so bad i had to open both doors. I did not notice any leaking. I see some other cars like mine have the same problem. This is dangerous and a health issue. Mb so do a recall on this issue. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20131117

When i fill up my car with gas there is a strong gas odor around the left back seat on the interior and around the left rear wheel on the outside. After further investigation i found gas leaking around the left sending unit / pump. This is a serious design flaw as the sending unit / pump is made of plastic and servers a structural member to suspend the unit in place. The presence of gas fumes in the interior is a fire and human health hazard and the gas fumes on the outside of the car is at minimum a fire hazard. This appears to be a common defect on mercedes cls and e-class between 2004 - 2008. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20131007

I had filled my car up with gas the night before i noticed the incident. The next day when i went inside of my vehicle it had spelled horribly of gas, so bad i was getting light headed from the fumes and had to keep the window's open to air out. But the smell has remained for a week now.. I located the source of the smell coming from the rear seat on the drivers side, i removed the rear seat cushion and it smells as if it was doused with fuel. Even with the seat removed the smell remains. I proceeded to look online about common issues for this problem, i noticed a recall on the fuel sender unit for previous years but not the 2007 model of my vehicle. I have seen many people complain of this exact issue for the 2007 model. I called the mercedes dealer about the issue and they say there is no recall for my model except for the camshaft selenoid. This is a highly important issue that should be looked into, i have my children in the car at times. I have made an appointment with the dealer to further look into my problem but i think this should be investigated and reported as a recall since others have the same issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20130824

I filled my car up sunday and parked it in the garage, the following morning there was a strong fuel smell that permeated the garage and all around the car. I looked for leaks found none. The smell was coming from under the seat on the drivers side rear. I reviewed some online forums and noticed this seems to be a common occurence with these vehicles. This is very dangerous and a saftey hazard. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130802

When i fill my vehicle up with gas, the fumes fill up my car and my garage. After i drive my car and the gas goes down to 3/4 a tank, the fumes reside. I can only fill my car up 3/4 of a way without the fumes entering my car. I took my car to the dealership and they removed the back seat and saw that the gas was filling up under the seat. They found a leak at the fuel gauge sending unit. The sending unit needs to be replaced. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130317

Check engine light came on. Reads P0456 evap small leak detected. After filling gas tank full or anything over 3/4 full. Strong gas fumes smell inside and outside of car. Checked top of fuel pump under rear driver's seat. Fuel was puddled on top of this unit. (i have pictures if needed) replaced fuel pump seal ring and gas cap with new parts. Problem has came back with more check engine codes and strong gas smell/fumes inside car. I believe e-class 03-06 have same safety issues, and hope my 07 cls550 will be included in a possible recall, etc. As i believe the cars use same parts/platform. Refer to: nhtsa# pe12001. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20130114

Strong smell of gas after filling up tank while parked in garage. Seems to be coming from rear driver side of vehicle. Please reference nhtsa action# pe12001. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20120624

I was driving and the car sensor popped and it said stop vehicle too low... When stopped, i saw that the right passenger side looked like it was dropped right over the wheel... The rest of the car was raised.. I tried everything the manual said, nothing work.. I can hear a compressor working.. I have seen many a few blogs on the internet with people complaining about same issue. My vehicle has 47,000 miles. And it seems to be right when the problem occurs. *tr

NoFireN NoneNone20120309

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz s550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, black smoke emitted from under the hood and within seconds, the vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire. The fire department was called and advised that the fire appeared to be electrical. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 57,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20120102

Every time i fill up my tank with gasoline, once i park in the garage, the garage is filled with strong gas fumes from my car. I checked for leaks under the car and found nothing. I have to raise the garage door to let the fumes out, due to getting lightheaded from the fumes. The fumes remain with the car for 7-10 days. This has been going on for the past four years. This problem is a danger to my family's health!!!! Surely, there is a recall on this problem! 2nd issue: i turned my car off and the fan kept running. I noticed that the fan was so loud that it sounded like it was about to blow up. Black smoke came from under the hood. I went on into the building to my meeting for an hour. When i came back outside, the fan was still going and still loud. This had never happened in the five years that i had the car. The car would not start. I had to call someone to boost it off to start. I then went to the shop to check to see if i had battery or starter problems. No problems found in either. This has happened twice since then. I am afraid that the car will catch fire with me in it or my family or friends. 3rd issue i was driving along and the dashboard read out in red to stop the car ..Vehicle is too low... When stopped, i noticed that the passenger side of the car was low and the driver side is raised high. I have to sit there for a few minutes until the red lights went out. This happens often. 4th tire pressure light stays on. I took it to check on pressure, it was ok. I did not need new tires either. The yellow light stays on and this week the red light popped on and will not go off. 5th the check engine light stays on and mechanic can not find the problem. 6th steering system loud popping noise when i back up or turn steering wheel. It used to be random but now it is every time i drive the car.

NoNoN NoneNone20120101

When ii fill my gas tank i smell gas fumes in and around the vehicle. The smell is coming from the rear passenger seat on the drivers side. I had the vehicle checked by a mercedes mechanic who is a friend of mine and he said it is the fuel sending unit. He pulled out my seat and their was a puddle of gas on top of the unit. When i fill my tank to under 3/4 there is no smell. I have researched this issue and apparently there is an on going investigation by nhtsa regarding the e series mercedes which has this problem. The cls 550 is on the same platform as the e series. I have called the dealer and am playing phone tag with the service department. Please include the 2007 cls 550 in your investigation. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20111211

Filled the gas tank. I drove 2 miles to my house, and parked the car in the garage. Fuel started leaking from the fuel tank directly behind the left rear wheel. The fuel fumes filled my house. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20110427

2007 mercedes benz cls-550, fuel system leak, 24,272 miles, towed to dealer, dealer claimed that fuel sender cap was very loose, dealer replaced gasket for fuel sender. Fourteen days after, refilled car with gasoline, had a fuel leak again, drove to local repair shop, mechanic found fuel leaking from fuel sender housing the plastic plug used to mount pressure sensor for evap. System, needs replacement of fuel sender. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20091222

Bought this certified cls550 from keyes european mercedes in van nuys,ca on 11/23/2009 with 42000 miles as soon as i got the car home i noticed the fan was overly loud and my temperature gauge was reading 110. Called dealership they said fan motor on these cars are all extremely loud and temp. Sounded okay. Two weeks later i was driving when i was alerted to turn off engine immediately due to car seriously overheating. Dealer said it was the thermostat bad on car. Also been having trouble with the transmission since i bought car. Keep in mind i have only had it for about 47 days now. The same time thermostat was replaced they said a component in the transmission was bad and replaced it. Have had my car back for 4 days now and the transmission no longer slips, but is jerking hard into beginning gears. Will be taking car back to be checked again! *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20080823

Catastrophic failure with sudden loss of power and inability to proceed at more than 20 mph. It has now recurred twice and vehicle flatbedded to agency. Has been in shop for six days with no repair. Service manager denies that this is the second failure because his diagnostics were unable to determine the problem the first time. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20080531

My 2007 mercedes cls 550 engine suddenly went off for a fraction of second during driving,everything was locked up,brake and steering and i ended up in a ditch. Odometer of the car 18,800miles. Last maintenance at 11,000 mile at american service center in arlington,va. Few days ago the car suddenly lost power while i maneuvered to pass a car on a highway, the dashboard lights went on and off in a fraction of a second. Just before that i couldn't star the car with the keyless at a gas station, the car then started few minutes later. Merdecdes assist tech told me probably the heat coil sensor is defected so ii couldn't stated when the engine is hot. The car had been towed to am service center for to be checked of the sudden loss of power of the engine. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20071121

I've had this vehicle for years. Each time i fillup, there is a very intoxicating smell of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. I was reading up on it and seems to be a common problem. This is a true health hazard as you cannot breathe right because of the fumes. Not to mention the chances of it catching fire. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20070408

The car was internally emitting a foul odor which was determined to be from mold building up in the ventilation system.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20070118

I had a brand new mercedes benz 2007 clcs 550 expensive car close to 80k. Well i took a ride to maine with my friend. Got stuck in to a snow storm. Car lost control and got to accident car was found totaled, none of the air bags was deployed, front,back,side none of it. I was badly hurt 2-3 months later i had to have surgery on my shoulder i was out of work for a 11/2yrs. My friend was hurt in his groin area. Until today i have pain in my whole right harm . I have nerves problem. And take pain medicines. Mercedes think nothing was wrong with the car. That the car was performing perfectly. The air bag didn't have to deploy after the car hit heads on and then the passenger door on the side of the highway so hard the window was broken still no air bags. I've been asking mercedes benz for the past 3yrs for some explanations but haven't. I after my surgery couldn't work for a year. I am self employed. I end up loosing everything cause i couldn't work spend all my savings lost my condo, broke up with my girlfriend . And was on pain medicine i was suicidal at times. I've got a lawyer but he couldn't helped could find a good technician for my case. So it was dismissed. So i re appeal it. It's at the boston superior court. Brenohaire cesar vs mercedez benz #[xxx] please someone help me my email [xxx] or call me at [xxx] . I am broke now i've try to filled for bankruptcy. I just wish the car company will admit when their product is not safe and get a recall. I just want a fighting chance i thought i bought one the best expensive and safe car but i was wrong. I just need the nhtsa to help me . I know you guys have the right technicians or lawyers to test any cars to see if its safe if it was my fault or why was a car got totaled but none of the airbags deployed. When mercedes claim their cars are so safe. It could've been me and my daughter in that car that day we could of die, probably then they would of realized something was wrong. *tr

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