1999 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500

0 recalls — 3 complaints — 11 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS2
SUSPENSION1
SEAT BELTS May 25, 2016
Incident date: May 3, 2016
NO TENSION IN SEAT BELTS.
SUSPENSION May 25, 2016
Incident date: May 3, 2016
NO TENSION IN SEAT BELTS.
SEAT BELTS Sep 14, 2015
Incident date: Sep 14, 2015
THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELTS TENSION MECHANISMS ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE SEAT BELT HANGS LOOSE AROUND THE BODY MAKING IT COMPLETELY USELESS IN ANY COLLISION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE (POOR DESIGN) THAT SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY THE FACTORY.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 14.0 20.0 16.0 Premium $5,100

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500

11 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN3
220000 SEATS2
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
150000 SEAT BELTS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
LI27.50-P-071658 Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281 Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI91 45-P-066075 Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI42.47-P-048216 Oct 13, 2014
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Message in instrument cluster "ESP Malfunction - Service Required"
LI27.00-P-051451 Jul 14, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Shift quality complaints on TRANSMISSION 722.9 (7G-TRONIC and 7G-TRONIC PLUS)
LI27.55-P-058976 Jul 10, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
LI91.10-P-059377 Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
LI91.25-P-059380 Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI27.00-P-056643 Feb 19, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.
GI88.40-P-057430 Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI27.00-P-056643 Jul 12, 2013
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
During disengagement from D to N and/or from R to N some slight jolting could be experienced.

MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 across all model years (2000–2000).

1 Total Recalls
64 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 7 View
2005 0 4 View
2004 0 16 View
2003 0 1 View
2002 0 18 View
2001 0 8 View
2000 1 7 View
1999 (current) 0 3

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