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Major Problems with Mercedes-Benz CL-Class - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mercedes-Benz CL-Class model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the CL-Class. Older CL-Class vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mercedes-Benz CL-Class problems by years

Worst Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Problems

RECLINER
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class June 11, 2006 Victims: 4 Mileage: 15000 miles

Tl*the contact was a passenger in a 2003 mercedes cl55. the contact stated that on june 11,2006, they were involved in a head on collision with another vehicle( limousine) at 45 mph. when the driver down shifted, the driver drove into oncoming traffic at approximately 35 mph. the front end of the mercedes was destroyed and caught fire. the air bags did not deploy until the vehicle came to rest after the crash. the front of the limousine was "sheered" off. there were three fatalities and one injury. the contact was severely injured and ...

AIR BAGS
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class June 21, 2006 Victims: 4 Mileage: 12000 miles

2003 mercedes-benz cl55 low-speed (25-35mph) high-acceleration head-on impact with a limousine (approx. 45mph) where the cl55 dash mounted airbags deployed after the vehicle came to rest, and the cl55's integrated seatbelt worn by the passenger and sole survivor resulted in the displacement of the seat-back by 45-degrees without imposing a notable injury to the passenger's right shoulder. due to the instantaneous nature of this incident the driver instinctively braced himself....on the accelerator before impact. the 516ftlbs of torque of the cl55 speared through the front end of the limousine shearing the limo's entire front clip, engine ...

CONTROL ARM
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class August 31, 2001

While driving vehicle home from the dealership, a light on instrument panel came on, stating "unsafe to drive vehicle." dealership examined vehicle and determined that "automatic body control system" for suspension had malfunctioned, this caused the left rear portion of frame to drop down.*ak the dealer replaced two valves and when the vehicle was returned to consumer the vehicle had an oil leak of over two quarts, consumer returned vehicle to dealership and a replacement vehicle was ordered which is expected to be delivered in late november.*jb

What is the most common problem with Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?

Overall the worst problem with Mercedes-Benz CL-Class relates to SUSPENSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific CL-Class years that are prone to issues with these components.

SUSPENSION 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 SEAT BELTS 2 AIR BAGS 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 STEERING 1 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 GASOLINE 1 TIRES 1 RECLINER 1 CONTROL ARM 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mercedes-Benz CL-Class common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.