The instrument cluster caught on fire and almost choked me and my cousin to death smh. It says there was a recall for this but I guess my car is to old. It only has a 130,000 miles on it this shouldnt have been an issue.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Suspension3
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Washer fluid system leaks
- 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
What 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving at highway speed, the instrument panel went black and has not come back on. This includes the speedometer, the fuel gauge and all the other engine gauges. The cruise control does not work. Searching online, this appears to be a prevalent problem and that was confirmed by my mechanic. I don't understand why this is not a safety recall for this vehicle and the many others affected. The vehicle has about 100,000 miles on it (I can't see exactly how may with the dash black).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz cl500. While driving 30 MPH, the airmatic warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle was serviced by an unknown dealer per the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v263000 (suspension, engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local body shop where the contact was informed that the fluid was due to the compressor that fractured and the compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the chassis lowered over the wheels of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic fuse system pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that the active body control sensor illuminated intermittently and then remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500, fewer than a typical CL500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
No recalls on record.
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