2004 Mercedes Benz CL600

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2004 Mercedes Benz CL600
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:24.660Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009

2004: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
200114
200213
20032
20041
20051
20080
20090

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a warning message stating that the ABS system needed to be serviced was displayed. The contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle had dropped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-27

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-08-31Suspension04V228000 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.…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes Benz CL600 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V228000 · Suspension

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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