2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 brakes problems

Filed Oct 28, 2024 · Brakes · 172,989 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the messages "Reduced Braking Pressure, and “Service Required" was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss in braking power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and proceed to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN on the SVC (Sensotronic-braking Control Unit) did not match with the VIN and that the contact had to bring the vehicle to a local dealer for repair. Upon becoming aware of the failure, the vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that the dealer could not replace the unit because the unit was not the correct unit for the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle should not have an SVC unit but instead should have an ABS unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 172,989.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Brakes · 99,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal failed to depress properly. There was a message to “STOP” displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the TLS, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer, who informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 170,000 miles · GA

Brakes keep going out. Brake pedal going to the floor. Esp light comes on and car throttling to a slow creep even on the highway. Extremely dangerous for me and my wife and child.

Filed Mar 8, 2020 · Brakes · 129,000 miles · OH

I was exiting the highway when I began to push on the break pedal it went all the way the the floor. Good thing it was a little traffic because I was going about 40 MPH so I was able to turn off the highway in the grass and stop. But this is a major safety issue and this could have well ended bad for me. Without warning the brakes just stopped working and gave the error 'depress brake pedal stop vehicle'

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Brakes · 133,726 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz cls500. While driving 15 MPH, the 'depress brake pedal stop vehicle' warning indicator illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard, but the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle coasted until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was restarted and was able to function normally. Mercedes-benz of south orlando (4301 millenia blvd, orlando, fl 32839, (407) 374-0033) was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,726.

Filed Oct 21, 2018 · Brakes · 51,573 miles · FL

Sensomatic braking control has been observed to have failed. Related brake warning light inhibits the car from braking properly or driving at a comfortable speed. Brake wire has been replaced and brake pads and the problem still persists. There is a recall on this that I was unaware existed. I need help. I'm in a dangerous situation that is unsafe for me and my family. Braking the vehicle takes considerable amount of pressure and seems to be delayed.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 130,900 miles · FL

Bought the 2006 cls 500 2 years ago, since that second day I have issues with sbc module, I call mb dealer they told me my car was out of warranty, since the production date was 2004, okay after that I try several other mechanics and nobody have the star tool to fix up, the car is not safe to drive and I continue take the risk couple months until the fuel line starts leak on the pump, this could generate a spark and burn my car, I call again mb dealer and they told me is probably unsafe to start the car. After all this years I parked the car and all my suspension was broke as well, call again the mb dealer they estimated $ 1800 to replace the air shocks, so I buy from arnott the same mb sell and I replace all 4, so the car is up again, next week I decide to sell the vehicle after driving in 3 years 9,000 miles only, try to move the car from the garage, guess what, my transmission go to limp mode because the breaks are not working, so far I decide to write in here to complain why a such beautiful car have so many issues and mb does not care for the old mb. I almost get on accident when my breaks complete frozen to the end !!!

Filed May 21, 2018 · Brakes · 141,000 miles · IL

I was driving and the brake light came on and my brakes went straight to the floor which could have caused me to crash. Mb should have recalled this problem from this sensotronic module which they new about

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Brakes · 119,040 miles · FL

The mercedes-benz cls 500 has a issue on sbc module that occur on models like mine, this sbc system cannot stop the vehicle and mb know this occur and is replacement only, they do not replogram to clean the error.

Filed Dec 28, 2017 · Brakes · 197,120 miles · TX

I was driving and the reduce braking light came on. I pulled over stopped my vehicle because it stated that I needed to do so, restarted the vehicle and tried to make it home. I began to loose control of the steering and even though I was pushing the brake pedal to stop, the pedal went to the floor. I was in rush traffic and so scared that I would hurt someone or myself. I recently had my brakes and rotors replaced, months in advance. I barely made it home and since then I have tried to take my vehicle to the shop but in doing so the same problem arose. Again, I was frighten to put it on the road I placed it back in the garage. Please help. I am not understanding why I am having these problems. I brought the car in september of 2013 and this is the only major issue I have had. I love my car. I also read that in 2006 some type of braking system was discontinued and that there was a recall on the sbc pump.