2009 Mercedes-benz Cl-class
The Verdict
The 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl-class has 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Mercedes-benz Cl-class, consider the 2012 model year which has 50% fewer complaints.
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
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Complaints
STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE CAR, TOOK TO MERCEDES BENZ OF POMPANO AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN BEFORE AND THAT THE FUEL SENDING UNITS HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND TANK INSULATION PAD IS SATURATED WITH FUEL AND MUST BE REPLACED. THEY SAID THAT THESE ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED ALTHOUGH IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. PLEASE ADVISE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD. UPON INSPECTING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD, THE CONTACT FOUND EVIDENCE THAT THE LIGHTING COVER WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.