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2000–2005 · 6 model years

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class recalls & problems by year

17 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200219 complaints
Most recalls20044 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported39 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202000: 1 complaints, 4 recalls2001: 4 complaints, 4 recalls2002: 19 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 5 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 4 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 0 complaints, 1 recalls200020012002200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 CL-Class——100000
2004 CL-Class——442000
2003 CL-Class——253439
2002 CL-Class——2191200
2001 CL-Class——440000
2000 CL-Class——410100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Suspension9
  • Electrical system7
  • Engine and engine cooling5
  • Air bags4
  • Seat belts4
  • Interior lighting3
  • Tires3
  • Seats3