1999 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500
0 recalls — 3 complaints — 11 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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