2009 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. 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
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (1), Lights (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
09/29/2016 · Fuel system
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE CAR, TOOK TO MERCEDES BENZ OF POMPANO AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN BEFORE AND THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNITS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND TANK INSULATION PAD IS SATURATED WITH FUEL AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY SAID THAT THESE ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED ALTHOUGH IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE.
04/05/2016 · Lights · fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. UPON INSPECTING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD, THE CONTACT FOUND EVIDENCE THAT THE LIGHTING COVER WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA…