2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500. That ranks 5th out of 8 CL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 60% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500.
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.
The instrument cluster caught on fire and almost choked me and my cousin to death smh. It says there was a recall for this but i guess my car is to old. It only has a 130,000 miles on it this shouldnt have been an issue.
Driving at highway speed, the instrument panel went black and has not come back on. This includes the speedometer, the fuel gauge and all the other engine gauges. The cruise control does not work. Searching online, this appears to be a prevalent problem and that was confirmed by my mechanic. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz cl500. While driving 30 mph, the airmatic warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle was serviced by an unknown dealer per nhtsa campaign number…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the chassis lowered over the wheels of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that the active body control sensor illuminated intermittently and then remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Other Mercedes Benz CL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 CL500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 CL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 CL500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 CL500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 CL500 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 CL500 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 CL500 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.