Mack CL Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 20 safety recalls on file for the Mack CL, across 14 model years (1995–2008). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Mack CL years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CL model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mack CL problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mack CL model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 CL | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2007 CL | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 CL | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2005 CL | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2004 CL | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2003 CL | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2002 CL | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2001 CL | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2000 CL | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1999 CL | 1 | 6 | — | Equipment | |
| 1998 CL | 1 | 2 | — | Wheels | |
| 1997 CL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 CL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 CL | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mack CL years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (1), 1999 (1), 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mack CL?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mack CL have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.