2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).

0Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500.

Most common 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System8
Suspension3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Engine1
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Lane Departure1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

What owners report

2022-04-20, Electrical System
The Main Information center they notifies you of 99% of what is going on with the car stopped working completely. Can’t tell how Fast the car is moving or the RPM this also included the entire instrument cluster, In addition to that the battery and electric system just quits even Though the connections are tight. The battery Also drains quickly as A Result Even though the alternator works and the battery is new. I had the entire car shut off for no obvious cause. While I was driving. But because The entire dash is dead I can’t see if there is something else happening. Looked at fuses and they all ring Okay with a meter. I have read about recalls From mercedes for this see
2016-05-27, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2016-04-04, Electrical System
I HAVE A MERCEDES CL500 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE LIGHTS IN THE SPEEDOMETER EVERYTHING WENT OUT I HAD TO CHECK IT WHEN I GOT HOME I WAS ABLE TO GET SPEEDOMETER WORKING AGAIN GAS GAUGE BY REPLACING FUSE THE LIGHTS IN THE BACKGROUND ARE STILL NOT WORKING ALSO I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL I HAVE A LEAK SUSPENSION GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL TO GET THIS FIXED AND HOW I GO ABOUT THIS.
2016-03-10, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016-01-14, Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ABNORMALLY LOWERING TO THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 questions

Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Suspension (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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