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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2008-08-15 · campaign 2008-290 · 279 vehicles
Certain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This situation could have an effect on the vehicle's directional stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace affected AZ-sensors
Electrical
2008-03-19 · campaign 2008-089 · 81 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an improperly manufactured Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM-F). This could interrupt electrical supply to, and impede the functioning of, the wiper system, steering wheel adjustment, headlamp and turn signal operation. Loss of wiper function could hamper the driver's visibility, while a loss of headlamp illumination would render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and pedestrians, as well as affecting the driver's visibility during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, causing property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the SAM-F module.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 2).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| CL550 5.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| CL600 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
| CL63 AMG 6.2 L Automatic (S7) | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
| CL65 AMG 5.5 L Automatic (S5) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
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