2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600
1 recalls — 18 complaints — 25 TSBs
04V228000 May 13, 2004
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
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 TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
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.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING
Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2017
LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 15, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2017
LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN
SUSPENSION
Aug 27, 2015
Incident date: Aug 16, 2015
ABC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CORROSION AND FAILURE OF FITTINGS. CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE. THE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER EXHAUST. VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT WAS THROWN QUICKLY TO GROUND.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 5, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2014
THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 5, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2014
THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH... Read more
ENGINE
May 5, 2014
Incident date: May 5, 2014
THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 29, 2012
Incident date: Dec 19, 2012
OEM REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING AGAIN, CAN CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST AND START A COMPLETE FIRE.. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 25, 2012
Incident date: Sep 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTROL PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 4, 2012
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. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 4, 2012
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. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 4, 2012
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. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 21, 2011
Incident date: Jan 12, 2011
I OWN A 2002 CL-600 THAT HAS A TERRIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK. THE DEALER WANTS $5,800 TO REPAIR THE OIL COOLER. SEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES 12 CYLINDER ENGINES. BECAUSE LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL ONTO A HOT MOTOR IS A SERIOUS FIRE SAFETY ISSUE, MERCEDES SHOU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 22, 2011
Incident date: Jun 21, 2011
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. MY HEAD WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BACK IN THE HEAD REST. I WAS WEARING MY S... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION
May 27, 2011
Incident date: May 27, 2002
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUSPENSION GOES ERRATIC, RAISING AND LOWERING AS IT PLEASES. DANGEROUS. *TR
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES CL600 AND IT HAS A ENGINE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LEAK MIGHT CAUSE THE FIRE IN ENGINE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE IT. THE MERCEDES IS ASKING 5500 USD TO FIX IT. I CANT CAUSE I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY. AS I FOUND OUT THIS IS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 17, 2009
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL-600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION IN THE VEHICLE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED AND THE ABC PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE LEAKED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HYDRAULICS, SE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 1, 2008
Incident date: May 3, 2008
CAMPAIGN#2005060019 SEPTEMBER2005 -CYLINDER SHUT-OFF OIL PRESSURE SENSOR DEFECT 2002 CL600 ON 10.12.2005 CERTIFIED MB DEALER \RETAILER CLOSED THE CAMPAIGN FOLLOW PRIOR TO DATE CODE 1291LISTED IN THIS CAMPAIGN .ON OR ABOUT 1 YEAR THE PART WITH DATE CODE 1631 DEFECTED AND MAKE ESTIMATE DAMAGES DET... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 23, 2005
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. STILL THE NOISE CONTINUES. ALSO WHEN TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH, THE REAR JUMPS ... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8L 12-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 21.0 | 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 — 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL600
25 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
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"
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.10-P-059377
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
470036
May 1, 2009
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
470036
May 1, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES: THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FILL LEVEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A FAULT IN THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FUNCTION CHAIN: HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL LINES AND THEIR CONNECTIONS, REAR SAM OR IN
325029
Mar 31, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ABC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. *TT UPDATED 5/14/09. MODELS 215, 220 AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107
Mar 20, 2009
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-42-45-107
Mar 20, 2009
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
MERCEDES: ESP SERVICE REQUIRED DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALSO INCLUDES 4MATICS, BI TURBOS AND KOMPRESSORS. MODELS 215 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
TB-82-10-668
Jan 7, 2009
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
TB-82-10-668
Jan 7, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKN
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
PB-54-18-208
Dec 15, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: DISPLAY IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "AIR SUSPENSION" OR "ABC SERVICE REQUIRED" IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY THE WIPER LINKAGE. MODELS 215.3 AND 220. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
PB-32-50-35C
Feb 22, 2008
020000 SUSPENSION
MERCEDES: THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION LEVEL RANDOMLY LOWERING WHILE DRIVING AND/OR RAPID SPORADIC LEVEL CHANGES SHORTLY AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE BODY ACCELERATION SENSORS. MODELS 215.3, 220, AND 230. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN.
MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 across all model years (2001–2004).
4
Total Recalls
48
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
10
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths