Mercedes Benz CL500 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz CL500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz CL500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz CL500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz CL500 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical18
- Suspension15
- Lights6
- Engine5
- Brakes4
- Transmission3
- Seat belts2
- Driver assistance2
- Airbags2
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Fuel system1
Mercedes Benz CL500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | - | 7 | Airbags | 35,853 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 9 | Electrical | 124,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | - | 1 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 12 | Electrical | 109,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | - | 5 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 6 | Suspension | 74,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | - | 2 | Seat belts | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz CL500
What years of the Mercedes Benz CL500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CL500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CL500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CL500?
Electrical, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (15) and lights (6).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
1 recall between 1999 and 2006. The 2000 model year has the most, with 1.
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