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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.

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 clk430. While the contact was attempting to open the convertible roof, she noticed that the roll bars were stuck in place. As a result, the convertible top could not open completely. The current mileage was 42,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 8/27/09 the consumer stated while driving, there was a noise and then the rear headrest popped up. The consumer was not able to bring the headrest down and then he/she noticed convertible top would not go down. …”

NHTSA complaint #10278425, filed 2009-07, 30,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200215%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class

Suspension
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Interior lighting
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
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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