2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550Mercedes-benz Cls550 2008

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 MPG21 MPG555.43 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550?
     - The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 21 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550 is $4150.
  • Are there recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls550, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 247737 [USA]: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 154285 [USA]: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Cls550

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.5
    TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters5.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)4150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Vehicle record id24300
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Cls550
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)93
    TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.3
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 129.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

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

  • 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
  • LI82.10-P-064766 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES: Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
  • NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: 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 alleged mold and mildew type
  • 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
  • LI27.20-P-055758 - POWER TRAIN: Fc 2783 (friction power of torque converter lockup clutch is too high) or fc 0741 (actuation of torque converter lockup clutch not possible) stored in transmission control unit. One possible additional customer complaint could be "poor acce
  • 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 - POWER TRAIN: 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 - EQUIPMENT: 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 - LANE DEPARTURE: 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
  • LI-88-70 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
  • LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
  • LI-80-57 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
  • SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
  • TSB-2009020004 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will
  • 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
Known Recall Investigations
  • Loss of rear lighting assembly investigation # EA13008

    The office of defects investigation (odi) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of loss of rear lighting in model year (my) 2008-2011 mercedes benz c-class vehicles.Complainants alleged that one or both rear lighting assemblies fail to illuminate (i.E., all lights housed within the assembly extinguish, including the stop, tail, and turn signal functions) or illuminate dimly.In some reports, complainants also alleged that the failure was accompanied by a burning smell emanating from the trunk of the vehicle.When examined, these vehicles showed evidence of overheating at the lighting assembly harness connector, including damaged (blackened) wiring and plastic.The rear lighting failures typically involved one side of the vehicle however in some cases both assemblies failed (although probably not simultaneously).Odi identified 5 fire and one injury allegations during the course of this investigation.Two fires occurred while the vehicles were parked.One originated in the vicinity of the driver?S side light assembly where the fire and associated damage was confined to the trunk area, and the fire self extinguished due to oxygen starvation.As a result of the fire, the vehicle was repurchased by mercedes and salvaged.The second fire originated on the passengers side and required fire department response to extinguish; the fire damaged the tail light and surrounding body panels as well as the trunk area and wiring.The vehicle was repaired and returned to service.Two firesoccurred while the vehicle was being driven.In the first instance, the driver detected an odor and pulled over to observe smoking and a small flame at the lighting assembly wiring in the trunk.The owner was able to extinguish the fire before any significant damage occurred.In the second instance, the driver smelled smoke, pulled over, and opened the trunk to find smoke and sparks emanating from the forward facing side of the tail light.The driver was able to extinguish the sparks and drive the vehicle to the dealer. A fifth fire was reported by a fleet manager who observed a vehicle with fire damage originating near one of the tail light assemblies.The injury incident occurred when a technician burned their hand while diagnosing a failed light.The technician touched the tail light wiring which was hot enough to burn him although the injury did not require medical attention.On april 10th, 2014, mercedes notified odi that it would conduct a safety recall to remedy the rear light assemblies in approximately 252,867 my 2008 - 2011 c-class vehicles including the c300, c350 and c63 amg models.Each rear light assembly has separate bulbs that act as brake, tail lamp, backup and turn signal indicators.The bulbs are mounted in a bulb carrier which uses a common electrical ground circuit at the harness connection.According to mercedes, oxidation due to the use of dissimilar metals on the harness and bulb carrier electrical connectors can result in increased resistance and a subsequent dimming or loss of lighting function.The heat caused by the increased resistance/oxidation can also lead to the melting of the surrounding plastic, or in some cases, present a fire hazard.In conducting recall 14v-171, mercedes dealers will inspect the left and right bulb carriers and harness connectors for the presence of dissimilar electrical connectors and/or evidence of related thermal damage; affected bulb carriers and/or harness connectors will be replaced free of charge.Mercedes notes that service replacement bulb carriers produced from january 2012 eliminate the dissimilar metal condition and that these bulb carriers will not requ

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200720

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cls550. The contact stated that at start-up the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20200719

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz cls550. The contact stated that at start-up the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20200622

My airbags deployed after on day of driving home from a day babysitting my niece and nephew i got home parked my car in the garage and that whole night from 11 at night untill about 330 in the morning the loudest sound i've ever herd the equivalent of a bomb detonation explosion went off and im 10 15 feet away painting my garage and next thing i know i look at my mercedes-benz cls550 2008. All the airbags in the roof and by the back window detonating! I cant understand why to this day the car was locked keys where in my room in the house. And i have no idea how this could of happened. ! Please get ahold of me at your earliest convenience because this is absolutely insane sometimes like this could happen in a high end luxury car. Again it's a 2008 mercedes-benz cls550. Vin# [xxx]. You can reach me if you have any questions at [xxx]. Or my email [xxx]. Thank-you. The car is currently at elite mercedes benz getting looked at i will have them send me photos to send to if you would like. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *cc

NoNoN NoneNone20200621

My airbags deployed after on day of driving home from a day babysitting my niece and nephew i got home parked my car in the garage and that whole night from 11 at night untill about 330 in the morning the loudest sound i've ever herd the equivalent of a bomb detonation explosion went off and im 10 15 feet away painting my garage and next thing i know i look at my mercedes-benz cls550 2008. All the airbags in the roof and by the back window detonating! I cant understand why to this day the car was locked keys where in my room in the house. And i have no idea how this could of happened. ! Please get ahold of me at your earliest convenience because this is absolutely insane sometimes like this could happen in a high end luxury car. Again it's a 2008 mercedes-benz cls550. Vin# [xxx]. You can reach me if you have any questions at [xxx]. Or my email [xxx]. Thank-you. The car is currently at elite mercedes benz getting looked at i will have them send me photos to send to if you would like. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *cc

NoNoN NoneNone20190527

The airbags located in the roof just deployed out of no where when i was on my way home from work only the 2 side curtain airbags

NoNoN NoneNone20170411

Please advise of any mercedes benz recalls on air suspension issue with cls class vehicles, in particular, cls550 model. There seems to be a recurring issue with leak or malfunction with hydraulic air suspension causing vehicle to lean to one side and incur warning of "stop vehicle is too low".

NoNoN NoneNone20161209

I was driving g through a parking lot when the serpentine belt broke. Naturally, the car became difficult to steer but manageable. As i attempted to turn into a parking spot i heard a 'pop' under the hood. When this occurred, the wheel went into a free spin. There was no input from the steering wheels to the rack and pinion. Upon investigation i found the lower steering shaft broken about 2 inches above the rack spline. The steering shaft was broken in two. The increased force required to turn the wheel was too much for the shaft to handle. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20161007

Leaking fuel around the fuel sending unit under rear seat behind driver, filling the passenger compartment with gasoline fumes, after filling the car up with gasoline.

NoNoN NoneNone20161006

Parking brake inoperative and a yellow park triangle warning at left corner of the dashboard display.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • 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

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