2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL55 AMG years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG. That is the most of any CL55 AMG model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 93,850 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG 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 | 2 | 67% | 93,850 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 98,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line chafe (EA08009) — opened Apr 28, 2008, closed Dec 16, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2001 cl55 mercedes instrument cluster has lost its back light. This is a known problem with the car (recall 06v028000), but my particular vin is apparently not covered under the current recall for this problem. *tr
Left front suspension drops once engine is turned off. After starting engine, must put the car in gear for the suspension to rise. Had the esc pump replaced in sept 2010. Symptom returned oct 2011. *tr
My 2001 mercedes cl 55 instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument light just completely turn off while i was driving at night. I couldn't see anything and have no idea how fast i was driving. It was pretty scare driving home the night. I replace the fuse but the it…
Other Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 CL55 AMG | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL55 AMG model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.