2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Show complaint excerpts
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 .
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-28
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-05-22Equipment00V141000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to an internal defect in the circuitry of the blower motor regulator, the regulator may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the blower motor regulator.
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2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
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2004-10-18Electrical system04V227000 On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.
Remedy: Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during October 2004. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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2006-09-29Interior lighting06V028000 On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase I was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on September 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is…
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2007-07-02Engine and engine cooling, suspension07V263000 On certain 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 humidity causing deterioration of…
Remedy: Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. The recall began on July 2, 2007. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V141000 · Equipment
- Recall 04V227000 · Electrical system
- Recall 06V028000 · Interior lighting
- Recall 07V263000 · Engine and engine cooling, suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.