2003 Mercedes Benz CL Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 2011 · 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 2003 Mercedes Benz CL. That is the most of any CL model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 38,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz CL problems

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

Tires1 · ~38,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%38,000——

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

2003 Mercedes Benz CL recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL.

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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 2003 mercedes cl500 equipped with continental extreme contact tires. The front tires were size 255/40/r18 and the rear tires were size 285/35/r18. The rear drivers side tire suffered tread separation while the contact was driving the vehicle. The contact spoke with the…

Tires · received Dec 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10438551

Other Mercedes Benz CL years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 CL00
2009 CL00
2008 CL02
200310
2000 CL10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL?

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

Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.