2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,498miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,498 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. The contact received recall notice number 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling). When he took the vehicle in for repair, a warning light illuminated. The dealer attempted to charge him for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was fine before he took it to the dealer for the recall repair. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 101,740 and failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10197945, filed 2007-07, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl 500. He stated that the abc light illuminated. The dealer replaced the high pressure distribution hose and catalytic converter. He was charged $171.90 for the diagnostic and $2,568.03 for the replacement. He received a safety recall notice (recall#07v263000) for engine and engine cooling after he paid for the repairs however, the manufacturer denied reimbursement. The current mileage was 74,000 and the failure mileage was 70,997.”
NHTSA complaint #10197986, filed 2007-07, 70,997 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. The contact was driving 45 MPH when abnormal smoke was emitted from the exhaust. The abc sensor warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered abc hydraulic fluid leaking near the catalytic converter. The dealer was notified who advised that they had repaired the vehicle june 07, 2007 under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was also contacted who stated that they would not take any liability for the recent failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433054, filed 2011-10, 84,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz Cl Class. While driving 45 MPH, a hydraulic line failed and the vehicle began smoking. The abc light illuminated and the vehicle was towed. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 55,126. The consumer stated that through the internet there was a recall for this vehicle but when mercedes benz dealer was contacted they stated that the vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. The consumer stated while daughter was driving hydraulic fluid leaked onto the exhaust and smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle. Updated 07/03/07”
NHTSA complaint #10190476, filed 2007-05, 55,126 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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