2003 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 6, 2017 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CL500 years
Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL500. That ranks 8th out of 8 CL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200,000 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 CL500 problems

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

Exterior Lighting1 · ~200,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting1100%200,000——

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

2003 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL500.

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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.

Instrument cluster doesn't illuminate.

Exterior Lighting · received May 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983840

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL500?

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

Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

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