2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL600 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600. That ranks 2nd out of 8 CL600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 63,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 6 | 46% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 23% | 81,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 15% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 10 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 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.
Leaking abc fluid. The abc sistem was broken
Abc hydraulic system high pressure hose corrosion and failure of fittings. Caused damage to vehicle, smoke poured from under vehicle, and possible fire. The fluid sprayed all over exhaust. Vehicle ride height was thrown quickly to ground.
This is a known issue to mercedes, this is a major fire hazard, these cars are notorious for this problem. Oil will spray all over the exhaust, and plastic creating a vacuum. Lucky my family hasn't died from this fire hazard. Its all over the mb forums, everyone on repair pal, everyone knows that…
Oem replaced high pressure hydraulic hose defective and leaking again, can cause hydraulic fluid to leak onto hot exhaust and start a complete fire.. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl600. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the control panel failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id…
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 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 CL600 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.