Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 problems
Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 complaints by model year
2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 recalls (4)
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020.
What 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system all 24 →
The vehicle was sended to inspection due to a "brake warning" started showing at the gauges control panel. Mercedes Benz dealer service manager indicates that they not have a correct tool to recode to actualize the brake system and /or fix the problem at that time. Three visits and several phone calls been made to the dealer. The service advisor is always with other customer. I'm stop to drive my vehicle, because I never knew how deep is the problem. Doing a visual inspection I observed that the rear brake pads are not applying good enough, the surfaces of the rotors are different. The Mercedes Benz dealer representative still not notify me. This is a safety issue. This vehicle is not making any noise or have any vibration during braking. But I notice that is braking more at front than the rear. *brake fluid is been changed by the dealer. …
Anytime fuel tank is filled, there is strong gasoline smell. It seems smell is most intense when parked inside the garage. Gasoline smell persists when driving. Usually notice smell minimize when car has run for approximately 24-50 miles distance. Old dealer mentioned fuel tank would have to be replaced. This had been an ongoing problem since purchase of this used vehicle in 2013.
Wheels & tires
My 2006 Mercedes CLS55 AMG has had 6 dented rims within the first 13 months (11,000 mi). My dealer sold me wheel and tire insurance, but states the rim must be cracked before it will be replaced. I've already replaced two rims at $1100 each, and the car is almost undriveable due to vibration. The tires supplied with the car are completely worn out, and one has a sidewall bubble. If the current trend continues, I will have to spend close to $20,000 in rims over a 39 month lease period. The car has been driven at normal speeds, mostly over smooth highways. A report from tire rack.com regarding the factory supplied tires suggests that they not be used at temperatures below 40f! The wheels and tires supplied by Mercedes Benz on this car are completely inadequate for normal driving conditions, and I would not have leased the vehicle had I been informed of this obvious defect.
I own a 2006 Mercedes-Benz cls AMG. The ride has degraded and it now vibrates significantly. I took it to the dealer. They state all 4 rims are bent. This is probably true however, the car has been driven carefully and nothing has happened which would cause all 4 wheels to be bent. A search on the internet revealed others with the same complaint. The rims do not appear to be of sufficient strength to cope with normal driving even in california.
Brakes
The vehicle was sended to inspection due to a "brake warning" started showing at the gauges control panel. Mercedes Benz dealer service manager indicates that they not have a correct tool to recode to actualize the brake system and /or fix the problem at that time. Three visits and several phone calls been made to the dealer. The service advisor is always with other customer. I'm stop to drive my vehicle, because I never knew how deep is the problem. Doing a visual inspection I observed that the rear brake pads are not applying good enough, the surfaces of the rotors are different. The Mercedes Benz dealer representative still not notify me. This is a safety issue. This vehicle is not making any noise or have any vibration during braking. But I notice that is braking more at front than the rear. *brake fluid is been changed by the dealer. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brakes had to be pumped in order to slow down and the emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sbc pump had failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the AMG CLS55 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55?
The fuel & propulsion system — 24 complaints, 73% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery › fuel pump. Next are the wheels & tires (4) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55, the most recent from November 19, 2024 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 31% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.