2002 Mercedes Benz CL500
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.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2002: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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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, 2022-04-20
Also filed under Lane departure and forward collision avoidance
Suspension
3 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
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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, 2015-01-08
Service brakes
1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 12 total reports mentions: power train.
Lane departure
1 of 12 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Mercedes Benz CL500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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 67% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.