AI Damage2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and electronic stability control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
My 2001 cl55 mercedes instrument cluster has lost its back light. This is a known problem with the car (recall 06v028000), but my particular vin is apparently not covered under the current recall for this problem.
Left front suspension drops once engine is turned off. After starting engine, must put the car in gear for the suspension to rise. Had the esc pump replaced in sept 2010. Symptom returned oct 2011.
My 2001 mercedes cl 55 instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument light just completely turn off while I was driving at night. I couldn't see anything and have no idea how fast I was driving. It was pretty scare driving home the night. I replace the fuse but the it still didn't work.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CL55 AMG has 3 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, electronic stability control, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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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.