MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz CL500

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1999 Mercedes Benz CL500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:45.811Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006
1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006
1999: 2 complaints 1999 2 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006

1999: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19992
20006
20015
200212
20031
20049
20052
20067

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

2 of 2 total reports mention: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

No tension in seat belts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-25

Also filed under Suspension

The vehicle's safety belts tension mechanisms are non-functional. The seat belt hangs loose around the body making it completely useless in any collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-14

Suspension

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 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 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.