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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints132 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage64kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600 has problems

13 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
Suspension62
Engine and engine cooling30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Exterior lighting10
Electrical system10
Service brakes10
Steering10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
1 other systems10

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

1 recall

2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600 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.

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

2002 vs. every other CL600 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 CL600 median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CL600 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ABC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CORROSION AND FAILURE OF FITTINGS. CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE. THE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER EXHAUST. VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT WAS THROWN QUICKLY TO GROUND.
Complaint 10759767 · Aug 27, 2015
ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD TO…
Complaint 10455052 · Apr 12, 2012 · 76,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN THE CARS SUSPENSION STARTED ACTING ERRATIC, I COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TILL A SHORT TIME LATER. MY CARS SUSPENSION RAISED AND LOWERED IN A VIOLENT WAY. MY HEAD WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BACK IN THE HEAD REST. I WAS WEARING MY…
Complaint 10408522 · Jun 22, 2011 · 51,000 miles

Own a 2002 CL600?

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