2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL Class years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class. That ranks 3rd out of 6 CL Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 110,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension; engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
Risk: This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. The recall began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Interior lighting
Problem: On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
Risk: Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.
Risk: Consequently, the electric conductor of the blower motor fuse holder may dissipate more heat than the plastic fuse holder was designed to withstand, which could result in overheating of the holder and disabling of the blower motor and the ability to defrost or defog the windshiled in cold or hot and humid weather conditions. Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.
Risk: This could cause the surrounding plastic and insulation to melt.
Fix: Dealers will replace the heated washer bottle hose assembly. Owner notification began january 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There is suppose to be a recall on the abc active body control on the mercedes benz cl class from 2001 to 2004. My car has had this problem and just found out it was a recall by forum yesterday, but it does not say there is a recall on this on your site or any other recall site. If you could post…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the tire pressure monitoring system failed to monitor the adequate tire pressure. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the tire pressure monitoring system failed, and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also alerted…
I have a 2001 mercedes cl 500 that i paid 90k for and has less than 40 k miles. The lights went out and i could smell electrical smoke. Every time i turn on the ignition, i smell burning. I noticed on an internet search that there was supposed to be a recall for this problem but the dealership says…
Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard lights went out and the instrument cluster had malfunctioned. This incident caused the battery to drain. There was an nhtsa recall, # 06v028000, regarding the interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak updated 9/22/2006 - *nm
Other Mercedes Benz CL Class years
← 2000 CL Class · 2002 CL Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 CL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 CL Class | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 CL Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 CL Class | 19 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 CL Class | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, interior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL Class model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.