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24V874000 Nov 19, 2024 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 p...

21V196000 Mar 19, 2021 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, C...

19V918000 Dec 20, 2019 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 detachin...

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Oct 28, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,989 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to inspec...

Oct 28, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,989 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to inspec...

Sep 18, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 131,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic stability control module. The contact was informed that the part had be...

Sep 18, 2024 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 131,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and ESC warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic stability control module. The contact was informed that the part had be...

Feb 29, 2024 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the ...

Feb 29, 2024 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the ...

Feb 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

VERY STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. GAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR FROM GAS TANK AREA.

Feb 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

VERY STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR. GAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR FROM GAS TANK AREA.

Jul 31, 2020 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jul 31, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jul 31, 2020 Power Train 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jul 31, 2020 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jul 31, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jul 31, 2020 Power Train 170,000 mi

BRAKES KEEP GOING OUT. BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR THROTTLING TO A SLOW CREEP EVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY WIFE AND CHILD.

Jun 25, 2020 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000(VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SACRAMENTO (1810 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825, (888) 479-0451) WAS CONTACTED AND CON...

Jun 25, 2020 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000(VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SACRAMENTO (1810 HOWE AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825, (888) 479-0451) WAS CONTACTED AND CON...

Mar 8, 2020 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY WHEN I BEGAN TO PUSH ON THE BREAK PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY THE THE FLOOR. GOOD THING IT WAS A LITTLE TRAFFIC BECAUSE I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH SO I WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY IN THE GRASS AND STOP. BUT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS COULD HAVE WELL ENDED BAD FO...

Mar 8, 2020 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY WHEN I BEGAN TO PUSH ON THE BREAK PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY THE THE FLOOR. GOOD THING IT WAS A LITTLE TRAFFIC BECAUSE I WAS GOING ABOUT 40 MPH SO I WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY IN THE GRASS AND STOP. BUT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS COULD HAVE WELL ENDED BAD FO...

Sep 25, 2019 Service Brakes 133,726 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE 'DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL STOP VEHICLE' WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE W...

Sep 25, 2019 Service Brakes 133,726 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE 'DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL STOP VEHICLE' WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE COASTED UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE W...

Jul 30, 2019 Wheels 141,849 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD FLIP OVER. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS WORN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PRESTIGE AUTO MALL (1501 VERNON ODOM B...

Jul 30, 2019 Wheels 141,849 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500C. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE WOULD FLIP OVER. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT AND STATED THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS WORN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PRESTIGE AUTO MALL (1501 VERNON ODOM B...

Apr 7, 2019 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 HAS A DEFECTIVE PART ALL OF THE AIR STRUTS SUSPENSION ARE DROPPED THE MERCEDES BENZ AIRMATIC ARE KNOWN FOR GOING BAD IT'S A WAY THAT MERCEDES CAN CHARGE FOR MORE WORK TO CUSTOMERS THEY SELL YOU A CAR THAT WILL GO BAD NOT IF BUT WHEN WILL GO BAD THIS IS CLEARLY NEEDS TO...

Apr 7, 2019 Suspension 100,000 mi

THE MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 HAS A DEFECTIVE PART ALL OF THE AIR STRUTS SUSPENSION ARE DROPPED THE MERCEDES BENZ AIRMATIC ARE KNOWN FOR GOING BAD IT'S A WAY THAT MERCEDES CAN CHARGE FOR MORE WORK TO CUSTOMERS THEY SELL YOU A CAR THAT WILL GO BAD NOT IF BUT WHEN WILL GO BAD THIS IS CLEARLY NEEDS TO...

Oct 21, 2018 Service Brakes 51,573 mi

SENSOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO HAVE FAILED. RELATED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INHIBITS THE CAR FROM BRAKING PROPERLY OR DRIVING AT A COMFORTABLE SPEED. BRAKE WIRE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND BRAKE PADS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS THAT I WAS UNAWARE EXISTED. I NEED ...

Oct 21, 2018 Service Brakes 51,573 mi

SENSOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL HAS BEEN OBSERVED TO HAVE FAILED. RELATED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT INHIBITS THE CAR FROM BRAKING PROPERLY OR DRIVING AT A COMFORTABLE SPEED. BRAKE WIRE HAS BEEN REPLACED AND BRAKE PADS AND THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS THAT I WAS UNAWARE EXISTED. I NEED ...

Oct 16, 2018 Service Brakes 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

Oct 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

Oct 16, 2018 Power Train 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

Oct 16, 2018 Service Brakes 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

Oct 16, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

Oct 16, 2018 Power Train 130,900 mi

BOUGHT THE 2006 CLS 500 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE THAT SECOND DAY I HAVE ISSUES WITH SBC MODULE, I CALL MB DEALER THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SINCE THE PRODUCTION DATE WAS 2004, OKAY AFTER THAT I TRY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAVE THE STAR TOOL TO FIX UP, THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIV...

May 21, 2018 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO CRASH. MB SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS SENSOTRONIC MODULE WHICH THEY NEW ABOUT

May 21, 2018 Service Brakes 141,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO CRASH. MB SHOULD HAVE RECALLED THIS PROBLEM FROM THIS SENSOTRONIC MODULE WHICH THEY NEW ABOUT

Jan 30, 2018 Service Brakes 119,040 mi

THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 500 HAS A ISSUE ON SBC MODULE THAT OCCUR ON MODELS LIKE MINE, THIS SBC SYSTEM CANNOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND MB KNOW THIS OCCUR AND IS REPLACEMENT ONLY, THEY DO NOT REPLOGRAM TO CLEAN THE ERROR.

Jan 30, 2018 Service Brakes 119,040 mi

THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 500 HAS A ISSUE ON SBC MODULE THAT OCCUR ON MODELS LIKE MINE, THIS SBC SYSTEM CANNOT STOP THE VEHICLE AND MB KNOW THIS OCCUR AND IS REPLACEMENT ONLY, THEY DO NOT REPLOGRAM TO CLEAN THE ERROR.

Jan 2, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION...

Jan 2, 2018 Air Bags Crash 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SHOULDER INJURY, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION...

Dec 28, 2017 Service Brakes 197,120 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE REDUCE BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER STOPPED MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT STATED THAT I NEEDED TO DO SO, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO MAKE IT HOME. I BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOO...

Dec 28, 2017 Service Brakes 197,120 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE REDUCE BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER STOPPED MY VEHICLE BECAUSE IT STATED THAT I NEEDED TO DO SO, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO MAKE IT HOME. I BEGAN TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND EVEN THOUGH I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOO...

Dec 22, 2017 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE "REDUCE BRAKE" AND "STOP THE VEHICLE" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER LANE WHERE IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Dec 22, 2017 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE "REDUCE BRAKE" AND "STOP THE VEHICLE" INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER LANE WHERE IT WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ...

Dec 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 97,759 mi

IN SEPTEMBER, 2015 TOOK MY VEHICLE TO HOUSTON GREENWAY (3900 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY; HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027) FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANK (STRONG FUEL ODORS WERE DETECTED). THE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL TANK REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE REPLACEMENT WORK WAS DONE AND I PAID FOR IT OUT OF POCKE...

Dec 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 97,759 mi

IN SEPTEMBER, 2015 TOOK MY VEHICLE TO HOUSTON GREENWAY (3900 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY; HOUSTON, TEXAS 77027) FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANK (STRONG FUEL ODORS WERE DETECTED). THE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL TANK REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE REPLACEMENT WORK WAS DONE AND I PAID FOR IT OUT OF POCKE...

Nov 19, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Nov 19, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Sep 7, 2017 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I WAS ENTERING ONTO A HIGHWAY (100). AT THE POINT OF THE HIGHWAY I WAS ENTERING(FROM CTY RD 81) IT OPENS THE HIGHWAY TO A 3RD LANE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. AT THE SAME PLACE IT OPENS THE HIGHWAY UP, THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE EXIT(42ND AVE). AS I AM ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, JUST PRIOR TO...

Sep 7, 2017 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I WAS ENTERING ONTO A HIGHWAY (100). AT THE POINT OF THE HIGHWAY I WAS ENTERING(FROM CTY RD 81) IT OPENS THE HIGHWAY TO A 3RD LANE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. AT THE SAME PLACE IT OPENS THE HIGHWAY UP, THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE EXIT(42ND AVE). AS I AM ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS, JUST PRIOR TO...

Aug 11, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATING THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE M...

Aug 11, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATING THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE M...

Aug 11, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATING THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE M...

Aug 11, 2017 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STATING THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE M...

May 22, 2017 Tires

I BOUGHT 4 BRAND NEW TIRE MICHELIN AT TOWN FAIR TIRE WITH EXTERNAL WARRANTY 3 YEARS. AFTER 7 MONTHS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS SPILT ON THE SIDE DEPP BUT TIRE IS. NOT FLAT YET. I ASK THE STORE TO EXCHANGE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS ACCIDENT BUT THEY SAID WE CAN EXCHANGE AS LONG AS YOUR TIRE IS NOT ...

May 22, 2017 Tires

I BOUGHT 4 BRAND NEW TIRE MICHELIN AT TOWN FAIR TIRE WITH EXTERNAL WARRANTY 3 YEARS. AFTER 7 MONTHS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS SPILT ON THE SIDE DEPP BUT TIRE IS. NOT FLAT YET. I ASK THE STORE TO EXCHANGE BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS ACCIDENT BUT THEY SAID WE CAN EXCHANGE AS LONG AS YOUR TIRE IS NOT ...

Feb 19, 2017 Service Brakes

I OWN A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 500 4 DOOR I TOOK TO MB DEALER TO CHECK FOR ANY OPEN RECALL ON SBC BREAKS AND THE THE ANSWER BY MB WAS THAT MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURE DATE WAS PAST THE RECALL ON THE BREAKS. MY VEHICLE THAT I PAY TOP MONEY IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, IS PARKED INTO MY GARAGE FOR ALMOST 12 M...

Feb 19, 2017 Service Brakes

I OWN A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 500 4 DOOR I TOOK TO MB DEALER TO CHECK FOR ANY OPEN RECALL ON SBC BREAKS AND THE THE ANSWER BY MB WAS THAT MY VEHICLE MANUFACTURE DATE WAS PAST THE RECALL ON THE BREAKS. MY VEHICLE THAT I PAY TOP MONEY IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, IS PARKED INTO MY GARAGE FOR ALMOST 12 M...

Dec 12, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 165,000 mi

I BEGAN SMELLING FUEL IN THE CABIN OF MY CAR AND CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA, WESTMINSTER, CO. THE WOMAN I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES, BUT THAT SHE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND GET BACK TO ME. I NEVER HEARD BACK. THE SMELL WAS GETTING WORSE AND AFTER 3 ...

Dec 12, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 165,000 mi

I BEGAN SMELLING FUEL IN THE CABIN OF MY CAR AND CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA, WESTMINSTER, CO. THE WOMAN I SPOKE WITH TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES, BUT THAT SHE WOULD LOOK INTO IT AND GET BACK TO ME. I NEVER HEARD BACK. THE SMELL WAS GETTING WORSE AND AFTER 3 ...

Aug 18, 2016 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AND WAS FORCED TO DRIVE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RE...

Aug 18, 2016 Service Brakes 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AND WAS FORCED TO DRIVE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RE...

Feb 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN INTERIOR OF CAR ALONG WITH SMELL IN GARAGE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING. CHECKED ENGINE FOR LEAKS AS WELL AS GENERAL TANK AREA. NEGATIVE. I THINK THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT (UNDER REAR SEAT MAY BE LOOSE OR DEFECTIVE. CAN'T OVER EMPHASIZE THE STRONG GAS SMELL, WHILE STATIONARY-...

Feb 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN INTERIOR OF CAR ALONG WITH SMELL IN GARAGE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING. CHECKED ENGINE FOR LEAKS AS WELL AS GENERAL TANK AREA. NEGATIVE. I THINK THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT (UNDER REAR SEAT MAY BE LOOSE OR DEFECTIVE. CAN'T OVER EMPHASIZE THE STRONG GAS SMELL, WHILE STATIONARY-...

Feb 12, 2016 Service Brakes 107,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE REDUCE BRAKE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Feb 12, 2016 Service Brakes 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TH...

Feb 12, 2016 Service Brakes 107,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE REDUCE BRAKE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Feb 12, 2016 Service Brakes 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING A GREATER STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TH...

Feb 1, 2016 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT ...

Feb 1, 2016 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT ...

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 96,462 mi

I BOUGHT THE USED MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 2006 JUST FOUR DAYS AGO. IN THE DEALER NOTES , IT SAID THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND THE CAR RUNS SMOOTHLY . I TEST DROVE IT , AND IT DID . BUT NOW , THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THE CAR FAILED TO START. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T START UNTIL I TURN THE KEY ABOUT 20 TI...

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 96,462 mi

I BOUGHT THE USED MERCEDES BENZ CLS500 2006 JUST FOUR DAYS AGO. IN THE DEALER NOTES , IT SAID THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND THE CAR RUNS SMOOTHLY . I TEST DROVE IT , AND IT DID . BUT NOW , THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THE CAR FAILED TO START. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T START UNTIL I TURN THE KEY ABOUT 20 TI...

Aug 9, 2015 Tires 90,000 mi

I HAD A MAJOR TIRE BLOWOUT, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, TO MY LEFT REAR TIRE. WITHOUT WARNING, SUDDENLY MY CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL, THEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM; LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TON OF BLACK SMOKE. I DID MY BEST GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY, AND ENDED UP IN AN UNSAFE LOCATION ON THE FREE...

Aug 9, 2015 Tires 90,000 mi

I HAD A MAJOR TIRE BLOWOUT, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, TO MY LEFT REAR TIRE. WITHOUT WARNING, SUDDENLY MY CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL, THEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM; LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW A TON OF BLACK SMOKE. I DID MY BEST GETTING OFF THE FREEWAY, AND ENDED UP IN AN UNSAFE LOCATION ON THE FREE...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL PUMP LEAKS AND VAPOR SMELL IS VERY PREVALENT. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN ORDERED, BUT APPARENTLY MERCEDES IS VERY SLOW ON SHIPPING THE PARTS BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY CARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE SMELL, I THINK THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THAT WHERE THERE ARE F...

Apr 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL PUMP LEAKS AND VAPOR SMELL IS VERY PREVALENT. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN ORDERED, BUT APPARENTLY MERCEDES IS VERY SLOW ON SHIPPING THE PARTS BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY CARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. BESIDES THE SMELL, I THINK THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THAT WHERE THERE ARE F...

Feb 12, 2015 Seats 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEAD REST INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, AND SUFFERED FROM CONSTANT HEADACHES, WHICH REQUIRED...

Feb 12, 2015 Seats 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEAD REST INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD AND NECK INJURIES, AND SUFFERED FROM CONSTANT HEADACHES, WHICH REQUIRED...

Sep 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 75,430 mi

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY THERE IS AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE FUEL TANK SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. GAS CAP WARNING LIGHT NOW COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. HA...

Sep 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 75,430 mi

WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED COMPLETELY THERE IS AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAR. FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE FUEL TANK SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. GAS CAP WARNING LIGHT NOW COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. HA...

Sep 12, 2014 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE "BRAKING POWER INSUFFICIENT" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Sep 12, 2014 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE "BRAKING POWER INSUFFICIENT" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

Jul 13, 2014 Wheels 29,000 mi

BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND THOSE OF OTHER MERCEDES OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO OVER THE YEARS AS WELL AS MERCEDES SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES , I KNOW THAT THIS CAR HAS A LONG HISTORY OF BLOWING TIRES, DAMAGING RIMS IN LOW SPEED POT HOLE INCIDENCES . THE RIMS CRAC...

Jul 13, 2014 Wheels 29,000 mi

BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND THOSE OF OTHER MERCEDES OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE THAT I HAVE SPOKEN TO OVER THE YEARS AS WELL AS MERCEDES SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES , I KNOW THAT THIS CAR HAS A LONG HISTORY OF BLOWING TIRES, DAMAGING RIMS IN LOW SPEED POT HOLE INCIDENCES . THE RIMS CRAC...

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,245 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE. FUEL TANK LEAKING. SENSORS FAULTING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,509 mi

VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. CAR FUEL TANK READING INCORRECTLY. FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. RAW FUEL LEAKING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,509 mi

VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. CAR FUEL TANK READING INCORRECTLY. FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. RAW FUEL LEAKING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,397 mi

THE CAR GAS SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION GAS TANK READ THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION. PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, TANK AND SENSORS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FUEL MODULE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE THROU...

Mar 22, 2014 Engine 66,397 mi

THE CAR GAS SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION GAS TANK READ THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION. PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, TANK AND SENSORS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FUEL MODULE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE THROU...

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,245 mi

SMELL OF GASOLINE. FUEL TANK LEAKING. SENSORS FAULTING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,509 mi

VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. CAR FUEL TANK READING INCORRECTLY. FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. RAW FUEL LEAKING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 39,509 mi

VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. CAR FUEL TANK READING INCORRECTLY. FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. RAW FUEL LEAKING. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,397 mi

THE CAR GAS SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION GAS TANK READ THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION. PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, TANK AND SENSORS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FUEL MODULE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE THROU...

Mar 22, 2014 Engine 66,397 mi

THE CAR GAS SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION GAS TANK READ THAT THERE WAS 1/4 TANK. COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR COLLISION. PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, TANK AND SENSORS. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME. FUEL MODULE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE THROU...

Mar 4, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

AFTER I FILL THE CLS500 MB TANK WITH GAS, AND DRIVE INTO THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, AN HOUR LATER THE GARAGE IS FILLED WITH RAW GAS FUMES. IF I DON'T FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY, IT SEEMS TO BE OKAY. SOMETIMES THE FUMES ENTER THE HOME, AND MY GUESTS CAN SMELL THEM. IT'S QUITE EMBARRASSING WHEN YOU OWN ...

Mar 4, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 29,000 mi

AFTER I FILL THE CLS500 MB TANK WITH GAS, AND DRIVE INTO THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, AN HOUR LATER THE GARAGE IS FILLED WITH RAW GAS FUMES. IF I DON'T FILL THE TANK COMPLETELY, IT SEEMS TO BE OKAY. SOMETIMES THE FUMES ENTER THE HOME, AND MY GUESTS CAN SMELL THEM. IT'S QUITE EMBARRASSING WHEN YOU OWN ...

Feb 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

Feb 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING FROM UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE. I NOTICED A RECALL # 2008-02001 SEEMS TO ADDRESS THIS MERCEDES-BENZ ISSUE BUT AM NOT SURE IT APPLIES TO THE CLS500. I THINK IT APP...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE CAR AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME NATURE. I NOTICED A RECALL # 2008-02001 SEEMS TO ADDRESS THIS MERCEDES-BENZ ISSUE BUT AM NOT SURE IT APPLIES TO THE CLS500. I THINK IT APP...

Dec 30, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO AND IT HAS VERY STRONG GAS SMELL EVERY TIME AFTER REFUELING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR...I HAVE TO LEAVE MY GARAGE DOOR OPEN BECAUSE OF THE STRONG GAS FUMES IN THE GARAGE THAT ALSO CREEP INTO THE HOUSE!! *TR

Dec 30, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO AND IT HAS VERY STRONG GAS SMELL EVERY TIME AFTER REFUELING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAR...I HAVE TO LEAVE MY GARAGE DOOR OPEN BECAUSE OF THE STRONG GAS FUMES IN THE GARAGE THAT ALSO CREEP INTO THE HOUSE!! *TR

Dec 21, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,510 mi

AFTER FILLING MY CAR, I STARTED SMELLING A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT AREA WHEN I REACH HOME ABOUT 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE SERVICE STATION WHERE I FILLED UP. I FIGURE THE SMELL WOULD HAVE GO AWAY BUT EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR I CAN BE ASSURED TO SMELL THAT GAS ODOR IN THE REAR DRIVE...

Dec 21, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 78,510 mi

AFTER FILLING MY CAR, I STARTED SMELLING A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE BACK SEAT AREA WHEN I REACH HOME ABOUT 2 MILES AWAY FROM THE SERVICE STATION WHERE I FILLED UP. I FIGURE THE SMELL WOULD HAVE GO AWAY BUT EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR I CAN BE ASSURED TO SMELL THAT GAS ODOR IN THE REAR DRIVE...

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKS AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. HOLDS THE RAW GAS IN TOP OF SENDING UNIT. CAUSES INSIDE OF CAR TO FILL UP WITH RAW GAS SMELL, GETS REALLY BAD ON HOT DAYS. SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS IN GARAGE. FUEL SENDING UNIT IS UNDER BACK SEAT BEHIND DRIVER, WHICH COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Aug 26, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 105,000 mi

FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKS AFTER FILLING UP GAS TANK. HOLDS THE RAW GAS IN TOP OF SENDING UNIT. CAUSES INSIDE OF CAR TO FILL UP WITH RAW GAS SMELL, GETS REALLY BAD ON HOT DAYS. SMELLS LIKE RAW GAS IN GARAGE. FUEL SENDING UNIT IS UNDER BACK SEAT BEHIND DRIVER, WHICH COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

JUST LIKE THE OTHER MERCEDES VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMPS ARE UNDER THE BACK SEAT. MY DAUGHTER RIDES IN THE BACK. ONE MORNING I WAKE UP AND MY CAR SMELLED AS IF SOMEONE POURED GASOLINE ALL THROUGHOUT THE AUTOMOBILE. I LET THE WINDOWS DOWN AND TOOK MY CAR TO AMERICAN AUTO TECH WHERE I SPENT OVER 700.00. ...

Apr 16, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System

JUST LIKE THE OTHER MERCEDES VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMPS ARE UNDER THE BACK SEAT. MY DAUGHTER RIDES IN THE BACK. ONE MORNING I WAKE UP AND MY CAR SMELLED AS IF SOMEONE POURED GASOLINE ALL THROUGHOUT THE AUTOMOBILE. I LET THE WINDOWS DOWN AND TOOK MY CAR TO AMERICAN AUTO TECH WHERE I SPENT OVER 700.00. ...

Feb 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 57,000 mi

THROUGH SOME CHECKING, GASOLINE SEEMS TO BE RUNNING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK WHEN IT IS FULL. IT IS NOT COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP MODULE SEAL. THIS IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND A POLLUTION AND HEALTH RISK. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR, SO I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED. HE TOLD ME THAT IS THE...

Feb 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 57,000 mi

THROUGH SOME CHECKING, GASOLINE SEEMS TO BE RUNNING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK WHEN IT IS FULL. IT IS NOT COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP MODULE SEAL. THIS IS BOTH DANGEROUS AND A POLLUTION AND HEALTH RISK. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR, SO I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS EXISTED. HE TOLD ME THAT IS THE...

Nov 26, 2012 Service Brakes 59,767 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SBC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BU...

Nov 26, 2012 Service Brakes 59,767 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES CLS500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V133000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE SBC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BU...

Sep 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

I FILLED MY GAS TANK AND DROVE HOME, PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I ENTERED THE GARAGE AND WAS OVERWHELMED BY THE SMELL OF RAW GAS. THE GARAGE WAS CLOSED AND IT CONTAINS A HOT WATER HEATER WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY LIT THE GAS FUMES AND STARTED A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY 2 KIDS' BEDRO...

Sep 13, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

I FILLED MY GAS TANK AND DROVE HOME, PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I ENTERED THE GARAGE AND WAS OVERWHELMED BY THE SMELL OF RAW GAS. THE GARAGE WAS CLOSED AND IT CONTAINS A HOT WATER HEATER WHICH COULD HAVE EASILY LIT THE GAS FUMES AND STARTED A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. MY 2 KIDS' BEDRO...

Jul 5, 2012 Service Brakes 91,900 mi

DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, TRIED TO BRAKE- BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP- NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTUALLY HAPPENED, DESPITE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. LOCKING UP OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSING A 360 DEGREE SPIN. CAR MALFUN...

Jul 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 91,900 mi

DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, TRIED TO BRAKE- BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP- NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTUALLY HAPPENED, DESPITE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. LOCKING UP OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSING A 360 DEGREE SPIN. CAR MALFUN...

Jul 5, 2012 Service Brakes 91,900 mi

DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, TRIED TO BRAKE- BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP- NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTUALLY HAPPENED, DESPITE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. LOCKING UP OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSING A 360 DEGREE SPIN. CAR MALFUN...

Jul 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 91,900 mi

DRIVING AT STEADY SPEED, TRIED TO BRAKE- BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR, DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP- NO APPARENT BRAKING ACTUALLY HAPPENED, DESPITE PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. LOCKING UP OF DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSING A 360 DEGREE SPIN. CAR MALFUN...

Jun 21, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Air Bags 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Air Bags 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Jun 21, 2012 Electrical System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN HIS HOME, HE COULD SMELL GASOLINE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE RESIDENTIAL GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FUEL LEAK AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED T...

Apr 30, 2012 Wheels 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, I HEARD A LOUD THUMP. IMMEDIATELY EXITED ON THE NEAREST OFF RAMP, THINKING THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I CHECKED AND COULD NOT SEE A VISIBLE HOLE IN THE TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS REMOVED, THE SHOP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE RIP ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. ME BEIN...

Apr 30, 2012 Wheels 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH, I HEARD A LOUD THUMP. IMMEDIATELY EXITED ON THE NEAREST OFF RAMP, THINKING THAT I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I CHECKED AND COULD NOT SEE A VISIBLE HOLE IN THE TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS REMOVED, THE SHOP INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE RIP ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM. ME BEIN...

Dec 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKING FUEL FROM CRACK IN FUEL TANK. SERVICE ADVISOR AT LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP STATES CRACK IS FROM SEAL FOUND ON TOP OF TANK. REQUIRED REPLACING OF FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP SEALS FUMES FROM FUEL SEEPED INTO VEHICLE AND BACK SEAT CUSHIONS WITH VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. SEATS STILL SMELL LIK...

Dec 12, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKING FUEL FROM CRACK IN FUEL TANK. SERVICE ADVISOR AT LOCAL MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP STATES CRACK IS FROM SEAL FOUND ON TOP OF TANK. REQUIRED REPLACING OF FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP SEALS FUMES FROM FUEL SEEPED INTO VEHICLE AND BACK SEAT CUSHIONS WITH VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. SEATS STILL SMELL LIK...

Oct 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-10 ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010 BETWEEN 5:10 AND 5:15 P.M. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR TOOK OFF AT SPEEDS OVER 100MPH OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS HORRIFIED AND COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAD JUST...

Oct 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 79,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-10 ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2010 BETWEEN 5:10 AND 5:15 P.M. AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR TOOK OFF AT SPEEDS OVER 100MPH OUT OF CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WAS HORRIFIED AND COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT HAD JUST...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ON 2006 MBZ CLS 500. REPLACED TWICE WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES FROM MBZ DEALER, DROVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES, BRAKES SQUEAK LIKE A TRAIN THREE WEEKS AFTER EACH INSTALLATION. DEALER WANTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS BY SAYING ITS NORMAL. HOW CAN BRAND NEW BRAKES SQUEAK TWICE AFTER NEW REPLACEMENT AND VERY FE...

Feb 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ON 2006 MBZ CLS 500. REPLACED TWICE WITH BRAND NEW BRAKES FROM MBZ DEALER, DROVE LESS THAN 3000 MILES, BRAKES SQUEAK LIKE A TRAIN THREE WEEKS AFTER EACH INSTALLATION. DEALER WANTS TO WASH THEIR HANDS BY SAYING ITS NORMAL. HOW CAN BRAND NEW BRAKES SQUEAK TWICE AFTER NEW REPLACEMENT AND VERY FE...

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. LAST NIGHT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE OFFICE WALL GREATLY DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. I HAD ALREADY EASED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL HARDLY PRESSING THE GAS AS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR ...

Jan 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. LAST NIGHT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE OFFICE WALL GREATLY DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. I HAD ALREADY EASED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL HARDLY PRESSING THE GAS AS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR ...

Jan 26, 2010 Air Bags Crash

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. LAST NIGHT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE OFFICE WALL GREATLY DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. I HAD ALREADY EASED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL HARDLY PRESSING THE GAS AS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR ...

Jan 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. LAST NIGHT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL BUILDING, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE OFFICE WALL GREATLY DAMAGING THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE. I HAD ALREADY EASED UP ON THE GAS PEDAL HARDLY PRESSING THE GAS AS ABOUT TO STOP THE CAR ...

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 34,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE GLIDED DOWN INTO A CURB DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

May 27, 2009 Power Train 34,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE GLIDED DOWN INTO A CURB DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 34,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE GLIDED DOWN INTO A CURB DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

May 27, 2009 Power Train 34,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE GLIDED DOWN INTO A CURB DUE TO THE FAILURE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Nov 1, 2007 Air Bags Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. MYSELF AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STRUCK CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AIR BAGS DID...

Nov 1, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. MYSELF AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STRUCK CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AIR BAGS DID...

Nov 1, 2007 Air Bags Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. MYSELF AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STRUCK CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AIR BAGS DID...

Nov 1, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR ACCELERATED AND HIT TREE. AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND SATELLITE DID NOT NOTIFY POLICE. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. MYSELF AND 2 OTHER PEOPLE WERE INJURED. SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, STRUCK CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AIR BAGS DID...

Oct 14, 2007 Wheels 32,390 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON ILLINOIS HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED, I FEEL THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE AUTO AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PURCHASED NEW RIM AND INSTALLED. DEFECTIVE RIM IS IN STORAGE. *TR

Oct 14, 2007 Wheels 32,390 mi

NORMAL DRIVING ON ILLINOIS HIGHWAYS AND STREETS. DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED, I FEEL THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE AUTO AND A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. PURCHASED NEW RIM AND INSTALLED. DEFECTIVE RIM IS IN STORAGE. *TR

May 21, 2007 Power Train 13,674 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. ON OCTOBER 7, 2006, THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. HE HAS GONE TO THE DEALER SIX DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE VEHIC...

May 21, 2007 Power Train 13,674 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLS500. ON OCTOBER 7, 2006, THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. HE HAS GONE TO THE DEALER SIX DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE VEHIC...