Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Cls500. The contact stated that while driving approximatly 60 mph the dash board message indicating the brake system had malfunctioned and the vehicle would not stop suddenly displayed. The driver stopped vehicle and shut the engine off. After restarting the vehicle the message reappearred. In addition while operating the vehicle the speedometer would display inaccurate speeds. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 05v133000(brakes) and 08v303000(electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failures listed in the recalls. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Jft.
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 to the dealer, but they could not repair the failure. Other electrical issues were discovered, but not the cause of the stalling failure. The vehicle also has transmission failure, in whcih the contact believes is the cause of the stalling. The failure mileage was 34,400.