2004 Mercedes Benz CL600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CL600 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600. That ranks 4th out of 8 CL600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 105,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 1 | 100% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a warning message stating that the ABS system needed to be serviced was displayed. The contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle had dropped. The vehicle was taken to an unknown location, where it…
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 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 CL600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 CL600 | 13 | 1 |
| 2001 CL600 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.