2005 Mercedes Benz CL500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL500 years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL500. That ranks 6th out of 8 CL500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 50% | 20 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 50% | 86,237 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 86,237 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 20 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz CL500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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 active body control is off terribly. The front left and back right sides of my car sag so low but the opposite sides don't. This can cause an accident etc.. *tr
The sbc pump stop working causing the brakes to not work this is a very dangerous defect in there design and i could see if causing an accident and injuries. The manufacturing knew this was a defective design and had offered an 10 year warranty but i feel it should be replaced on all cars that have…
Other Mercedes Benz CL500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 CL500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 CL500 | 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 2005 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), equipment adaptive/mobility, service brakes problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz CL500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.