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2000 Mercedes-Benz CL ClassProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage45kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Interior lighting

Recall 06V-028 · Feb 2, 2006 · 36,911 vehicles

Risk. DUE TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION, THE DRIVER WILL BE UNABLE TO READ THE GAUGES AND INDICATORS, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 04V-227 · May 13, 2004 · 54,454 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENTLY, THE ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FUSE HOLDER MAY DISSIPATE MORE HEAT THAN THE PLASTIC FUSE HOLDER WAS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND, WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 00V-141 · May 15, 2000 · 7,100 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, INSULATION, AND WIRING TO DEFORM AND POSSIBLY MELT OR BURN.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other CL Class year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CL Class median. How we score

'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILUREPE03058 · closed Apr 22, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What CL Class owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON 11/25/03, MY WIFE AND I WERE DROVE OUR 2000 CL 500 MERCEDES TO OUR LOCAL POST OFFICE TO MAIL A LETTER. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE PUT THE CAR IN PARK. RIGHT AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK WE HEARD A SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLOWING OUT. I GOT OUT AND…
Complaint 10047737 · Nov 28, 2003 · 45,000 miles

Own a 2000 CL Class?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.