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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (2 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 2).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL550 4matic 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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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.