2008 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Electrical system (2), Body / structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/04/2023 · Seat belts
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, as she attempted to buckle the driver's seat belt, the belt was not able to be locked into the buckle. The contact attempted several times to latch the seat belt however, the contact stated that it felt like there was an obstruction in the buckle. The contact check…
11/06/2020 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A U-TURN GOING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCE…
05/24/2017 · Body / structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT GRILL ASSEMBLY WAS DETACHED AND THE PLASTIC PIECE FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVEN MERCEDES BENZ DEALER OF SAN JOSE, CA WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE…
05/18/2015 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION COOLER WHICH IS IN RADIATOR CRACKED AND ALLOWED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO ENTER MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLANT TO ENTER TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY RUINING THE TRANSMISSION ALL COMPONENTS AND COMPUTER TALKED TO MERCEDES THEY WOULD DO OOHING ABOUT TOTAL COST TO REPAIR $5000.00
12/15/2014 · Fuel system
STRONG ODOR OF GAS AFTER FILL THE TANK UP. THE ODOR WAS OUTSIDE, AND IT EVENTUALLY DISAPPEARED WHEN THE LEVEL OF GAS IS LOWER. THERE WAS ALSO GAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH (DRIVER'S REAR SIDE). I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE FUEL GASKET, AFTER DOING THAT, THE ODOR IS NOW INSIDE THE CAR, CONSTANT FUEL ODOR, IT NEVER DISAPPEAR. DRIVING THE CAR IS IMPOSSIBLE, AND GAS L…
06/23/2014 · Seat belts
I AM WRITING TO INFORM YOU OF A VERY TROUBLING INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED RECENTLY. I OWN A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CL550 WITH 31,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ON JUNE 16, 2014, THE SEATBELT ON MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE SEAT, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO BUCKLE MY SEAT. ON TOP OF THE OBVIOUS SAFETY HAZARD, ILLEGALITY OF DRIVING WITHOUT A SEAT BELT, CONSTANT DING…
11/09/2013 · Wheels / tires
REF: COMPLAINT 10549686 I AM ENTERING A SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING CASTING DEFECTS IN ORDER TO SIMPLIFY IT AND TO PRESENT INFORMATION THAT PROVES MERCEDES-BENZ MUST REPLACE ONE WHEEL ON MY VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE USA CONSUMER ACTION HANDBOOK CONTACTING NHTSA IS SUGGESTED. THE HANDBOOK MADE ON THING CLEAR, ?IF A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS, THE MAKER…
01/08/2013 · Electrical system
ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE SOS, TELEAID LIT UP AND FLASHING. THE HEADLIGHT, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, RADIO WERE INOPERABLE. THE REASON IS THE CENTRAL GATE WAS BURNED, DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE CAUSE OF IT. *TR