Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the suspension system nearly caught fire. The contact stated that there was a considerable amount of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
The worst 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Lights1
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- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to conform with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." when the low beam headlamps are activated, the xenon lamps are aimed to illuminate the road surface. In the high beam mode the light from the xenon bulbs are redirected and additional halogen bulbs also illuminate when the high beams are activated. When this occurs, the combination of xenon bulb and halogen bulb exceed the permitted light output.
- Risk
- Drivers in incoming vehicles may experience increased glare from the high beam lighting which could result in the potential for a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the aim of the halogen headlamp bulbs in the high beam mode. Owner notification began october 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 01V247000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail.
PE03058
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Washer fluid system leaks
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight
- Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ⢠Objects left on the seats...
- 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
What 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz cl500. While traveling approximately 40 MPH, the instrument cluster failed to work and went completely blank several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the fuses multiple times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes cl500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle dropped to the ground. In addition, the contact stated that the active body control is too low please stop vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that fluids was leaking through seals of the vehicle. As a result, the abc high pressure hose and the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN number was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact stopped and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle later stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the vehicle overheated and the crank shaft position sensor was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500 (n/a). While traveling at 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud, unusual pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, there was smoke coming from the vehicle rear. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the suspension hose had failed. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic where the suspension hose was replaced. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the instrument cluster did not illuminate properly on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall #06v028000 regarding interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part availability. The contact has been waiting over a month for the part to be available for repair.*ak updated 10/31/2006 - the instrument cluster blacked out plus there were additional electrical faulures. The new cluster that the dealer cclamed was needed was not covered under recall.
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Questions about the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500
Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500, close to a typical CL500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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