No tension in seat belts.
The worst 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts2
- Suspension1
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- Seat belts2
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction
- Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)
- Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
- Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
- Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable
What 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle's safety belts tension mechanisms are non-functional. The seat belt hangs loose around the body making it completely useless in any collision. This is a major safety issue (poor design) that should be fixed free of charge by the factory.
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Questions about the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500
Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500, fewer than a typical CL500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Seat belts, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
No recalls on record.
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