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Mercedes Benz CL600 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the Mercedes Benz CL600 since 2001, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2001 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
31
Recalls
1
Worst year
2001
Model years
2001-2005

Mercedes Benz CL600 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz CL600 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz CL600 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz CL600 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20012002200320042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz CL600 problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    17
  • Engine
    7
  • Electrical
    5
  • Lights
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Mercedes Benz CL600 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-1Suspension00
2004-1Suspension10
2003-2Suspension10
2002-13Suspension76,00010
2001-14Suspension77,30610

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Mercedes Benz CL600

What years of the Mercedes Benz CL600 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CL600 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CL600?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CL600?

Suspension, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by engine (7) and electrical (5).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CL600 have?

1 recall between 2001 and 2005. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.

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