2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class CLS550
WDDDJ72X97A090535
Vehicle history report for the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class CLS550 (VIN WDDDJ72X97A090535). Black, coupe, 5.5L 8-cyl, gasoline. 91,826 mi reported. Registered in Tx. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 40
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel tank has a leak from a defect in the plastic, and my local Mercedes dealership is unwilling to honor the Warranty Coverage Extension that covered fuel tank components to replace the fuel tank.
NHTSA ODI #11693552ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Drained Battery everyday.
NHTSA ODI #11484706SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING THE VECHILE LOWERED AND I NOTICED A PUDDLE WHILE IDLE
NHTSA ODI #11390873POWER TRAIN
DEFECTIVE INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR DOES NOT SEND SIGNAL TO TCM(TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) CAUSING LOSS OF POWER WHILE MOVING. THE ONLY WAY TO GET CAR GOING AGAIN IS TO SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART HOPING IT WILL RESET. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN CONSTRUCTION ZONE WITH NOWHERE TO PULL OVER, MAY BE DEADLY.
NHTSA ODI #11299919POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE JERKED AND LOSSES ALL POWER. ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T MOVE. THIS CAN BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TRANSMISSION WENT INTO 'LIMP' MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT. MANY OTHER MERCEDES OWNERS REPORTING SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 722.9 TRANSMISSION VALVEBODY, CONDUCTOR PLATE, AND/OR TCM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AS COUN…
NHTSA ODI #11163610SUSPENSION,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL SMELL SUSPENSION DRIVERS SEAT TEARING BRAKES
NHTSA ODI #11162381FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I AM REFERENCING ACTION # PE12001. AFTER EACH OF MY LAST TWO FUEL FILLLINGS, THE CAR IS EMITTING A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM THE BACK SEAT & TRUNK COMPARTMENT. I PARK MY CAR IN MY GARAGE AND THE SMELL IS STRONG ENOUGH THAT I CAN SMELL IT IN MY HOME. I AM EXTREMELY FEARFUL THAT THERE WILL BE A FIRE. I DO NOT DESIRE TO PARK MY CAR OUTSIDE, BUT I BELIE…
NHTSA ODI #11024177UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE ON HAS 43,733 MILES - CABIN INTERIOR STRONG LIVE FUEL FUMES - CONSTANT GAS FUMES ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR CABIN. NOTE THAT THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT MY RESIDENCE PARKING. I DID NOT KNOW WHERE WERE THE FUMES COMING FROM AT THE TIME. GOT A HEADACHE JUST FOR THE MOMENT I WAS TRYING TO DETERMINED WHERE WERE THE FUMES COMING FROM. THIS IS …
NHTSA ODI #10986233+ 32 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN WDDDJ72X97A090535 valid?
WDDDJ72X97A090535 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class.
Does the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class?
Comparable 2007 Mercedes-benz CLS-Class listings run roughly $11,700–$21,300, typically around $16,289 (from 54 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 3 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.