Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz cl550. While driving 20 MPH, the side impact air bag on the driver's seat deployed without warning or an impact. The contact's wife sustained bruises to the left arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of hanover (1877 washington st, hanover, ma 02339, (781) 924-4200) where the contact was informed that wires connected to the wiring harness were melted under the dashboard, which caused the air bag to deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired under warranty and an engineer would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unknown.
The worst 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 problems
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- Airbags1
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- Airbags1
Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 55
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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)
- Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick...
What 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 owners say
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Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550, fewer than a typical CL550 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550?
Airbags, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 have?
No recalls on record.
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