MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz CL600

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2002 Mercedes Benz CL600
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:35.716Z

Only 13 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 13 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 CL600 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2002: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
200114
200213
20032
20041
20051
20080
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

5 of 13 total reports mention: suspension.

INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN THE CARS SUSPENSION STARTED ACTING ERRATIC, I COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TILL A SHORT TIME LATER. MY CARS SUSPENSION RAISED AND LOWERED IN A VIOLENT WAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110622

THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUSPENSION GOES ERRATIC, RAISING AND LOWERING AS IT PLEASES. DANGEROUS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20110527

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

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BOUGHT CAR FEB. 2005; IT HAS BEEN IN (WARRANTY COVERED) REPAIR 6 TIMES FOR GRINDING IN REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS REPAIRS TO REAR & FRONT AXLES & BALL BEARINGS & HYDRAULICS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060602

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

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LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN

NHTSA ODI report, 20180915

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 13 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040831 — suspension

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER 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 HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 04V228000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V228000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 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 CL600?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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