2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 fuel/propulsion system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55 — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 10, 2021
“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…”
filed Nov 1, 2015
“Car smells of gasoline inside and on engine bay, mercedes forums specify a recall has been issued to fix problem”
filed Dec 11, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS55
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.