Model year
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CL-Class for 2008. Under the matched names CL, CL216, CL550, CL600, CL63, and CL65, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 10 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CL550 are POWER TRAIN (2), SEAT BELTS (2), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2008. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| CL216 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CL550 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| CL600 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CL63 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| CL65 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls for CL550
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for CL550
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CL550
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA13008 | Loss of rear lighting assembly · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR… | Dec 20, 2013 | May 12, 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL63 AMG · 6.2L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| CL550 · 5.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| CL600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| CL65 AMG · 5.5L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.