2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 23 complaints for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
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 like fuel, thus car with smell of fuel. Very uncomfortable with burning sensation to nose. Service advisor states this is second incident with cracked fuel tank this year.
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 weeks, I could not drive with my windows closed, gagged when I got into the car and smelled like fuel upon exiting the car. I called mercedes benz again and asked if I could bring the car in.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
- Brakes 23 complaints