2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500. That is the most of any CL500 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 119,981 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 58% | 119,981 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 25% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 119,981 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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 Main Information center they notifies you of 99% of what is going on with the car stopped working completely. Canât tell how Fast the car is moving or the RPM this also included the entire instrument cluster, In addition to that the battery and electric system just quits even Though the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
I have a mercedes cl500 while driving the car the lights in the speedometer everything went out i had to check it when i got home i was able to get speedometer working again gas gauge by replacing fuse the lights in the background are still not working also i have an issue with the vehicle active…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. The vin…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front of the vehicle was abnormally lowering to the ground. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic…
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 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 CL500 | 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 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.