2004 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500. That ranks 2nd out of 8 CL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 78% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 44% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 22% | 123,965 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 127,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 127,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED MOMENTARILY TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MOST EVIDENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz cl500. When the vehicle was started, the srs indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle was tilted and low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the suspension was faulty. The…
I purchased this car june 2016. Enroute to vacation, in early august, the driver side electrical panel stopped operating. Mid-way to vacation, while stopping for gas the instrument panel when completely dark. I was unable to gauge how much gas, speed, etc., also at that time while sitting in the…
Takata recall i bought my 04 cl500 benz in april of 2015, after a few month i noticed the cluster flickering then soon after the back light went out but gages still working then today while driving in the city a poof of smoke hit me in the face i figured something was on fire so i pulled over…
Recall #1-abc pump leak. At 67,000 miles in march 2013, the abc pump broke and leaked fluid all over the engine compartment, and caused the suspension to collapse. Had the necessary repairs made at the cost of $3500 without knowledge of a safety recall for this issue. Recall #2-instrument cluster…
Other Mercedes Benz CL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 CL500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 CL500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 CL500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 CL500 | 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 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.