Driving my mercedes cl55 amg, heard a pop sound got out looked around saw nothing arrived home parked auto overnight next morning a large leak which appeared to be some type of fluid under the engine of the vehicle. Contacted mercedes benz was told recall was issued but not for my VIN# or vehicle year. Auto no longer under warranty and mercedes will not consider repair the car under the recall issued for the 2004 year. Cost to repair vehicle 3500.00.
The worst 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55 46
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- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
What 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55 owners say
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz cl55. While driving he noticed that the active body control light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact also observed that when the vehicle was parked there would be a puddle of fluid behind it. The dealer stated that the hydraulic pumps needed to be replaced. Updated 10/23/09 *bf the consumer discovered there was a recall for the problem, but was informed his VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 10/26/09
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Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55, close to a typical CL55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55?
Suspension, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL55 have?
No recalls on record.
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