AI DamageMercedes-Benz CL: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CL across 2 model years: 2 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 50% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (50% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (50% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes cl500 equipped with continental extreme contact tires. The front tires were size 255/40/r18 and the rear tires were size 285/35/r18. The rear drivers side tire suffered tread separation while the contact was driving the vehicle.
Tl contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz cl55. While driving at night, the instrument panel began to flicker on and off. The instrument panel completely dimmed and the contact pulled off the road. The manufacturer stated that his vin is not included in any recalls and could not be of any assistance.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.