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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other CL63 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CL63 median. How we score

'07'08'09'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL63, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of rear lighting assemblyEA13008 · closed May 12, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-177
In owners' words

What CL63 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE SOS, TELEAID LIT UP AND FLASHING. THE HEADLIGHT, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, RADIO WERE INOPERABLE. THE REASON IS THE CENTRAL GATE WAS BURNED, DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE CAUSE OF IT. *TR
Complaint 10491769 · Jan 8, 2013 · 16,000 miles

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