Mercedes Benz CLS550 owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Differential Unit problems |
I bought a 2008 mercedes cls and have had it for a while now and with no warning it has started making a banging noise while idling. It idles very rough and shakes my car. I'm unable to drive it safely at this point. Read details...
Defective internal speed sensor does not send signal to tcm(transmission control module) causing loss of power while moving. The only way to get car going again is to shut off car and restart hoping it will reset. If this were to happen in construction zone with nowhere to pull over, may be deadly. Read details...
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes Benz cls 550. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward after being shifted into drive and driven out of a driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the transmission codes needed to be reset. The manufacturer was notified. Read details...
Bought this certified Cls550 from keyes european mercedes in van nuys,CA on 11/23/2009 with 42000 miles as soon as I got the car home I noticed the fan was overly loud and my temperature gauge was reading 110. Called dealership they said fan motor on these cars are all extremely loud and temp. Read details...
Drive shift came apart while I was driving and broke the front axle differential on the highway Read details...