2003 Mercedes Benz CL55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55. That is the most of any CL55 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55 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 | 40% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz CL55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55.
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 seat occupancy sensor on the passenger seat of this car is malfunctioning. This is a RECOGNIZED PROBLEM for Mercedes cars. There are numerous websites and YouTube videos describing this problem, offering replacement sensors, offering bypass kits and describing how to make this repair. (Please…
The Instrument cluster has no light so I cannot see the speed. The dealer refuses the recall. RECALL - #06V028000
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 (na) mercedes benz cl55. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the instrument cluster lights suddenly shut off and the driver was unable to read the instrument gauges. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz cl55. The contact stated that the active body control warning light remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the hydraulic fluid and reset the light however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz cl55 amg. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, he noticed that the active body control (abc) warning light was illuminated. Immediately after the warning light illuminated, the rear of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL55 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.