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2008 Mercedes-Benz cls-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz cls-class has 0 recalls, 22 complaints.

0

Recalls

22

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz cls-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 4-DR. w/SAB

Top Complaint Categories

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
WHEELS
3
ENGINE
2
AIR BAGS
2
SUSPENSION
2
POWER TRAIN
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1

Problems by Component

Other6Electrical3Wheels3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 24, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe failed component of the car was the drivers side fuel transfer pump. After noticing the faint s...
May 24, 2024POWER TRAINI bought a 2008 mercedes cls and have had it for a while now and with no warning it has started maki...
Sep 2, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI see there was a recall on instrument clusters on my vehicle in 2001. My instrument cluster is comp...
Jul 20, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP THE CHECK ENGI...
Jun 22, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER ON DAY OF DRIVING HOME FROM A DAY BABYSITTING MY NIECE AND NEPHEW I GOT HO...
Mar 6, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy doors will open without the keyfob being in close proximity to the vehicle. My car has been stol...
May 28, 2019AIR BAGSTHE AIRBAGS LOCATED IN THE ROOF JUST DEPLOYED OUT OF NO WHERE WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ON...
Dec 30, 2017TIRESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT SPORT TIRE...
Apr 12, 2017SUSPENSIONPLEASE ADVISE OF ANY MERCEDES BENZ RECALLS ON AIR SUSPENSION ISSUE WITH CLS CLASS VEHICLES, IN PARTI...
Dec 10, 2016STEERING,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING G THROUGH A PARKING LOT WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE. NATURALLY, THE CAR BECAME DIFF...
Nov 23, 2016ENGINEENGINE IS MAKINE A TICKING NOISE AND LOSE OF POWER
Oct 8, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMLEAKING FUEL AROUND THE FUEL SENDING UNIT UNDER REAR SEAT BEHIND DRIVER, FILLING THE PASSENGER COMPA...
Oct 7, 2016SERVICE BRAKESPARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE AND A YELLOW PARK TRIANGLE WARNING AT LEFT CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD DISPLA...
Feb 1, 2016AIR BAGSHAVE GOTTEN AIRBAG CODE B9223. DRIVERS SIDE IGINITION SQUIB RESISTED CENTER IS HIGH R12/9 MESSAGE. T...
Jun 21, 2014SUSPENSIONWHILE APPROACHING INTERSTATE ON RAMP BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT...
Sep 28, 2013WHEELSA CAST ALUMINUM WHEEL ON MY 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLS63 AMG CRACKED DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IN THE INS...
Sep 28, 2013WHEELSA MERCEDES-BENZ 2008 CLS63 AMG HAS FOUR OEM CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH LARGE CASTING DEFECTS IN THE F...
Feb 1, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY CAR HAS A FUEL TANK LEAK AND DEFECTIVE FUEL SENDING UNITS. A FEW DAYS AGO I NOTICED A VERY STRON...
Sep 19, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ 550 CLS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL COULD BE SMELLED INS...
Mar 10, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMON MARCH 10, 2012 MY WIFE STARTED THE AFOREMENTIONED VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE...