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Mercedes-Benz CL500Model year report

2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
74,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz CL500. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the suspension system nearly caught fire. The contact stated that there was a considerable amount of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10806786, filed 2015-11, 116,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact stated the instrument cluster did not illuminate properly on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall #06v028000 regarding interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part availability. The contact has been waiting over a month for the part to be available for repair. Updated 10/31/2006 - the instrument cluster blacked out plus there were additional electrical faulures. …”

NHTSA complaint #10170960, filed 2006-10, 54,118 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz CL500. The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact stopped and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle later stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the vehicle overheated and the crank shaft position sensor was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10523798, filed 2013-07, 96,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 54,118 and 96,000 miles.

0%0–1020%10–250%25–5040%50–7520%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 74,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200620102013201420152
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CL500 RWD5.0L 8-cyl5-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CL500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006724,4260—17—Not enough data
20049122,0000—17—Not enough data
200212109,0000—17—Not enough data
20015100,0000—17—Not enough data
2000674,0001—17—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz CL500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 (CL500, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,000 miles and the middle half falls between 54,118 and 96,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.