2003 Mercedes Benz CL Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL Class years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL Class. That ranks 2nd out of 6 CL Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 60% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 40% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 81,200 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 81,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 81,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz CL Class recalls (2)
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.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Problem: On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position.
Risk: If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could cause injury if it comes down while someone is reaching into the trunk.
Fix: Dealers will replace both trunk lid springs. The recall began august 17, 2004. Owners 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.
I have a 2003 mercedes benz cl55 amg. The abc or active body control system failed and with very little warning, the fluid started to leak , smoke was everywhere and i nearly caused a collision because of the thick smoke and poor visibility. I had to pull over immediately and have the cl55 towed to…
Tl*the contact was a passenger in a 2003 mercedes cl55. The contact stated that on june 11,2006, they were involved in a head on collision with another vehicle( limousine) at 45 mph. When the driver down shifted, the driver drove into oncoming traffic at approximately 35 mph. The front end of the…
2003 mercedes-benz cl55 low-speed (25-35mph) high-acceleration head-on impact with a limousine (approx. 45mph) where the cl55 dash mounted airbags deployed after the vehicle came to rest, and the cl55's integrated seatbelt worn by the passenger and sole survivor resulted in the displacement of the…
1. Exiting a curve on a windy road at approx. 30mph, driver applied throttle causing an automatic downshift into a 516ftlb torque lunge. With no steering control in 1-second we were in the opposite lane. Driver fought to regain control during second no. 2. Then a limo blew through a stop sign on a…
Vehicle came equipped with a keyless go device. When this device is used to start the vehicle it is not mobile. Consumer is unable to turn the vehicle off, put it into gear or accelerate. Dealership had to remove the fuse from the fuel pump to turn the motor off, and flat bed the vehicle to…
Other Mercedes Benz CL Class years
← 2002 CL Class · 2004 CL Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 CL Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 CL Class | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 CL Class | 19 | 2 |
| 2001 CL Class | 4 | 4 |
| 2000 CL Class | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
Owners most often report seat belts, air bags, seats problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.