2000 Mercedes Benz CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL. That is the most of any CL model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 69,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Mercedes Benz CL problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~69,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%69,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 Mercedes Benz CL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz cl55. While driving at night, the instrument panel began to flicker on and off. The instrument panel completely dimmed and the contact pulled off the road. The manufacturer stated that his vin is not included in any recalls and could not be of any…

Electrical System · received Jul 3, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10195264

Other Mercedes Benz CL years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 CL00
2009 CL00
2008 CL02
2003 CL10
200010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.