AI DamageMercedes-Benz CL600: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CL600 across 6 model years: 32 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 53% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 16% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 17 complaints (53% of all).
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (16% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 5 complaints (16% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 3 complaints (9% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 32 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 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.
The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a warning message stating that the ABS system needed to be serviced was displayed. The contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle had dropped.
R headlight turn signal will not work (rest of headlight works) randomly flash check different lights and all work. Random issues with front windows. Abc light. Car has less than 54,000 miles on it.
Abc hydraulic system high pressure hose corrosion and failure of fittings. Caused damage to vehicle, smoke poured from under vehicle, and possible fire. The fluid sprayed all over exhaust. Vehicle ride height was thrown quickly to ground.
The vehicle ran out of fuel due to the fuel gauge failure. The contact was able to refuel the vehicle. While traveling over unleveled land or a bumpy road, the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic repaired the vehicle with a hose kit; however, the failure recurred.
The contact stated that flames appeared from the hood of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the power booster line, evaporation hose, and hydraulic hose needed to be replaced.
This is a known issue to mercedes, this is a major fire hazard, these cars are notorious for this problem. Oil will spray all over the exhaust, and plastic creating a vacuum. Lucky my family hasn't died from this fire hazard.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
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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.