Model year
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 5 complaints under CL215, CL500, CL55, and CL600. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,850–$6,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1 complaints
- 2001 4 complaints
- 2002 19 complaints
- 2003 5 complaints
- 2004 4 complaints
- 2005 0 complaints
- 2006 9 complaints
- 2007 9 complaints
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 6 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 1 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
Recalls
06V028000 · Feb 2, 2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CL215 | 1 | 0 |
| CL500 | 0 | 2 |
| CL55 | 0 | 2 |
| CL600 | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 · 5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| CL55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| CL600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| CL65 AMG · 6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 18 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.