Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 complaints by model year
Best AMG CLS63 years: 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 recalls (3)
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 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63:
Loss of rear lighting assembly
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,…
What 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 owners say
Wheels & tires
My vehicle had 9,000 miles on it and is driven in moderation. One of the rims needed to be replaced because it was cracked - the other 3 are bent. Within 1,500 mile, I have learned that the replaced rim is now also bent. I am concerned about the vehicle's saftey while driving at freeway speeds - the car shakes. The manufacturer refuses to replace the wheels stating no defects or recalls have been issued.
A Mercedes-Benz 2008 CLS63 AMG has four OEM cast aluminum wheels with large casting defects in the form of debris collected at a knit line around its circumference. The other three pictures show the knit line as well as mold debris. The deformity, or knit line, is the location where the two mold fronts meet when the mold is filled. One of these defects looks like it goes all of the way through the wheel. This one should leak and should have been caught on a leak test. Wheels are scrap. They have another casting defect from moisture in molten al. When cast the water boils and outgasses forming pits on the surface of the part. This causes weakness. It should not happen. The vehicles now has 53,000 miles on it. These defects create a weak spot on the wheel. With the constant loading and unloading of force on the defect a crack has developed and enlarged by way of fatigue. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 AMG CLS63 rates average: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the AMG CLS63 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rim. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63, 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.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. See the full Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS63 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 53,000 miles; 50% 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.