MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

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2004 Mercedes Benz CL500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:29.341Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CL500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 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
2004: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19992
20006
20015
200212
20031
20049
20052
20067

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED MOMENTARILY TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200702

WHILE I WAS DRIVING HWY 1 TO MONTEREY CA. CLUSTER DASH LIGHTS BLACKED OUT. NOW DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND CAN SEE INFORMATION FROM IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150307

SUSPENSION

4 of 9 total reports mention: suspension.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS TILTED AND LOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190723

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 9 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

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WHILE I WAS DRIVING HWY 1 TO MONTEREY CA. CLUSTER DASH LIGHTS BLACKED OUT. NOW DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND CAN SEE INFORMATION FROM IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150307

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE HESITATED MOMENTARILY TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200702

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Mercedes Benz CL500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 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.