2001 Mercedes Benz CL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL600 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL600. That is the most of any CL600 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 50%), typically at around 74,400 miles. Complaints mention 4 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz CL600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 50% | 74,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 29% | 62,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 14% | 54,850 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 14% | 103,821 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 48,850 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 14% | 30,625 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 65,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 65,700 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | 65,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CL600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
Risk: This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
R headlight turn signal will not work (rest of headlight works) randomly flash check different lights and all work. Random issues with front windows. Abc light. Car has less than 54,000 miles on it. Mercedes told me all recalls have been considered fixed and i shouldn't have purchased the car if i…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl600. The contact stated that the instrument panel cluster failed to work and the gauges intermittently shorted out. The vehicle ran out of fuel due to the fuel gauge failure. The contact was able to refuel the vehicle. While traveling over unleveled land…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl600. The contact stated that flames appeared from the hood of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the power booster line, evaporation hose, and hydraulic hose needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl 600. The contact stated that the abc (active body control) sensor light was illuminated. The contact was informed by the local dealer that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign 04v228000(suspension). The vehicle was not repaired and the…
Small fire started underneath the vehicle when getting off the expressway after traveling about 12 miles. Started to see smoke while stopped at a light. Saw small flames when i stopped to look for source of smoke. Recent repairs made heater core replaced. Also water pump replaced. Also upper…
Other Mercedes Benz CL600 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 CL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 CL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 CL600 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 CL600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 CL600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 CL600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 CL600 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL600?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CL600 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.