no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seat belts3 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Seats2 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 3 | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 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
Trunk lid: lock
Risk. IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK.
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
2003 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
In owners' words
What CL Class owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2003 MERCEDES CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON JUNE 11,2006, THEY WERE INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE( LIMOUSINE) AT 45 MPH. WHEN THE DRIVER DOWN SHIFTED, THE DRIVER DROVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE FRONT END OF THE…
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 LOW-SPEED (25-35MPH) HIGH-ACCELERATION HEAD-ON IMPACT WITH A LIMOUSINE (APPROX. 45MPH) WHERE THE CL55 DASH MOUNTED AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST, AND THE CL55'S INTEGRATED SEATBELT WORN BY THE PASSENGER AND SOLE SURVIVOR RESULTED IN THE DISPLACEMENT OF THE…
1. EXITING A CURVE ON A WINDY ROAD AT APPROX. 30MPH, DRIVER APPLIED THROTTLE CAUSING AN AUTOMATIC DOWNSHIFT INTO A 516FTLB TORQUE LUNGE. WITH NO STEERING CONTROL IN 1-SECOND WE WERE IN THE OPPOSITE LANE. DRIVER FOUGHT TO REGAIN CONTROL DURING SECOND NO. 2. THEN A LIMO BLEW THROUGH A STOP SIGN ON A…
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