MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz CL500

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2002 Mercedes Benz CL500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:30.173Z

Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CL500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006
2002: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19992
20006
20015
200212
20031
20049
20052
20067

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

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The Main Information center they notifies you of 99% of what is going on with the car stopped working completely.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220420

SUSPENSION

3 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150108

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 MERCEDES CL500, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY AND THE SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION HOSE RUPTURED AND SPRAYED FLUID ONTO A CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120828

POWER TRAIN

1 of 12 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.