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2000–2006 · 5 model years

Mercedes-Benz CL500 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200212 complaints
Most recalls20001 recall
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202000: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 7 complaints, 0 recalls20002001200220042006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 CL500—17 mpg070010
2004 CL500—17 mpg090100
2002 CL500—17 mpg0120300
2001 CL500—17 mpg050120
2000 CL500—17 mpg160200

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

  • Electrical system19
  • Suspension13
  • Engine4
  • Exterior lighting4
  • Power train3
  • Service brakes2
  • Air bags2
  • Interior lighting1