2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 29, 2024 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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 2002 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 100,000 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 2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG problems

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

Electrical System2 · ~100,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~88,795 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~100,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%100,000——
Suspension133%88,795——
Unknown or Other133%100,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 1 complaints
2019: 1201912021: 1202112024: 120241

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG.

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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.

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact heard a hissing noise coming from the vehicle and noticed the height of the vehicle had started lowering. The ABC (Active Body Control) Drive warning light was illuminated. The…

Suspension · received Apr 29, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11585847

In the beginning the lights for the instrument cluster began to intermittently flicker but only lasted a few minutes. The problem has progressed worse and now the speedometer no longer shows. Even so more the problem now afflicts the entire instrument cluster and no lights display. This is very…

Electrical System · received Jan 31, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11390920

On saturday june the 1st of 2019, i was driving my 2002 cl55 amg on 495 highway and out of nowhere the dash light started acting up and everything went dark. I almost crashed into 4 cars just trying to realize what happened, how fast i was going and how to avoid a catastrophe. After no knowing how…

Electrical System · received Jun 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11217634

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG?

Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.