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2006 Mercedes benz CLS55 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	621973
Internal NHTSA #	10184563
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	CLS55
Model Year	2006
File date	21/02/06
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2006 mercedes-benz cls500. When faced or parking downwards on a hill, the car rolls forward when you attempt to change gears. If you are unable to brake in time, you will hit something. Twice i almost hit the parked car in front of me, once a wall in a subterranean parking garage. For example. I am parked on a hill facing down. I need to back up to pull out of my parking space. Before i can shift (this is an automatic transmission), the car is rolling forward toward the car in front of me. I complained to the dealer and the manufacturer, and was told the 2006 mercedes models have a new transmission. In order to increase the number of gears from 5 to 7, they had to eliminate the "park lock" feature. I have never encountered a transmission like this in 40 years of driving. I believe it is a real safety hazard. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	300
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SHERMAN OAKS, CA
VIN pattern	WDDDJ75X56AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	11/01/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	CALSTAR MOTORS
Dealer's telephone number	818-246-1800
Dealer's city	GLENDALE
Dealer's state code	CA
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2006 Mercedes benz CLS55 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz CLS55 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects

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