2005 Mercedes-Benz CL500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL500, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL500 has problems

2 complaints 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
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
Service brakes10
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2005 Mercedes-Benz CL500 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other CL500 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 CL500 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What CL500 owners report

Recent electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL IS OFF TERRIBLY. THE FRONT LEFT AND BACK RIGHT SIDES OF MY CAR SAG SO LOW BUT THE OPPOSITE SIDES DON'T. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ETC.. *TR
Complaint 11326261 · May 28, 2020 · 20 miles

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