Active body control system failure resulting in car scraping on the ground. System leaking.
The worst 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
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- Suspension2
Recalls 1
Suspension
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
- Risk
- This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 04V228000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- 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
- During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or...
What 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated after hitting a bump at 50 MPH, the suspension dropped down 5 inches and a warning light illuminated. The vehicle then operated roughly and was driven to a residence. The contact inspected under the hood and found fluid on the engine. The vehicle was driven to the dealership where, the hydraulic hose and active body control pump were replaced. A the federal safety agency recall, #04v228000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the suspension however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.
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Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600
Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600, close to a typical CL600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600?
Suspension, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CL600 suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V228000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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