Steering Problems of Mercedes Benz CLS550

Mercedes Benz CLS550 owners have reported 5 problems related to steering (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercedes Benz CLS550 based on all problems reported for the CLS550.

1 Steering problem of the 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Failure Date: 03/15/2022

The steering wheel power adjustment function stopped working. The steering wheel went to the topmost position and got stuck there. It still telescopes in and out, but the up and down function stopped working, and it's stuck at the highest position and won't move down. The car has 52k miles and was not in an accident. Due to the strange position of the steering wheel, it is more difficult to control the car. There were no warning lights about this.

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2 Steering problem of the 2014 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Failure Date: 12/10/2017

I recently purchased a vehicle from the name dealership online. The vehicle power steering malfunctions within approx. 20 mins after vehicle is driven rendering the vehicle unsafe for operation. I was told by the seller and dealership. . . Text message saved, that they stand behind their products and that the vehicle being sold online had no problems and pass all required used car inspections, carfax to be in good working order. I reside in ms, searched online some time prior to buying. I read the dealership reviews which were satisfactory until I later, after I paid, found some concerning remarks after the transaction but prior to delivery. I was not able to inspect the vehicle, test drive or given a reason satisfaction guarantee after reception. I did not receive items as described but was informed they would be delivered but they have not til this date. I've reached out dozens of times to the dealership for resolution without any return calls or messages from them. My issue lays here, if a buyer purchases a vehicle online, they should be afforded some conditions of a satisfactory purchase of at least 30 days. . . I wasn't even given one, the very next day after receiving the vehicle. . . I noted minor vehicle body damage, not disclosed and other prior requests paid for not delivered, to be later disclosed if necessary. The very next day, within 24 hours after delivery, the vehicle power steering malfunctions within approx. 20 mins after vehicle is driven rendering the vehicle unsafe for operation. The repair is what I've tried to resolve however, my seller at atlanta autos, dwayne howell, whom quickly acceptable my bank draft and even made me wait until it cleared before arranging delivery has yet to return any of my communications via text, calls or even email. The business manager, greg miles the same.

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3 Steering problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Failure Date: 10/04/2012

While driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. T the manufacturer has been contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 980.

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4 Steering problem of the 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Failure Date: 08/14/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes Benz Cls550. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brakes were applied however, the vehicle would not decelerate. In addition, the steering wheel seized simultaneously and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would look into the issue. The failure and the current mileage was 16,878.

5 Steering problem of the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLS550

Failure Date: 01/03/2012

Every time I fill up my tank with gasoline, once I park in the garage, the garage is filled with strong gas fumes from my car. I checked for leaks under the car and found nothing. I have to raise the garage door to let the fumes out, due to getting lightheaded from the fumes. The fumes remain with the car for 7-10 days. This has been going on for the past four years. This problem is a danger to my family's health!!!! surely, there is a recall on this problem! 2nd issue: I turned my car off and the fan kept running. I noticed that the fan was so loud that it sounded like it was about to blow up. Black smoke came from under the hood. I went on into the building to my meeting for an hour. When I came back outside, the fan was still going and still loud. This had never happened in the five years that I had the car. The car would not start. I had to call someone to boost it off to start. I then went to the shop to check to see if I had battery or starter problems. No problems found in either. This has happened twice since then. I am afraid that the car will catch fire with me in it or my family or friends. 3rd issue I was driving along and the dashboard read out in red to stop the car . . Vehicle is too low. . . When stopped, I noticed that the passenger side of the car was low and the driver side is raised high. I have to sit there for a few minutes until the red lights went out. This happens often. 4th tire pressure light stays on. I took it to check on pressure, it was ok. I did not need new tires either. The yellow light stays on and this week the red light popped on and will not go off. 5th the check engine light stays on and mechanic can not find the problem. 6th steering system loud popping noise when I back up or turn steering wheel. It used to be random but now it is every time I drive the car.

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Other Common Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz CLS550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
5
Steering Pinion Shaft problems
1


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