MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class

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2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:25.708Z

Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 19 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 19 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 19 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 4 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005

2001: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
20001
20014
200219
20035
20044
20050

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

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Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the tire pressure monitoring system failed to monitor the adequate tire pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-11

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

Interior lighting

1 of 4 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

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Dt*: the contact stated the dashboard lights went out and the instrument cluster had malfunctioned. This incident caused the battery to drain. There was an NHTSA recall, # 06V028000, regarding the interior lighting.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-08

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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I have a 2001 mercedes cl 500 that I paid 90K for and has less than 40 k miles. The lights went out and I could smell electrical smoke. Every time I turn on the ignition, I smell burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-09-13

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-01-29Visibility01V014000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sheathing material on the electrical connection of the heated windshield washer bottle hose could overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the heated washer bottle hose assembly. Owner notification began January 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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  2. R
    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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  3. R
    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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  4. R
    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Interior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V014000 · Visibility
  • Recall 04V227000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 06V028000 · Interior lighting
  • Recall 07V263000 · Engine and engine cooling, suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Mercedes Benz CL Class?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.