2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2003 mercedes benz cl55 amg. The abc or active body control system failed and with very little warning, the fluid started to leak , smoke was everywhere and I nearly caused a collision because of the thick smoke and poor visibility. I had to pull over immediately and have the cl55 towed to my mechanic my mechanic, who specializes in high end mercedes benz told me that this is a very common issue with the mercedes cl 55,65,600 models from 2003-2006. Mercedes knew about this particular problem and redesigned the later models. The original sticker price of the cl model is about $120,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350476, filed 2010-08, 81,200 milesRelated recalls
- 07V263000Jun 12, 2007On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive…Covers: Mercedes-Benz CL Class 2000–2004, S Class 2000–2004
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
| 2002 | 6 | 32% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology