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SuspensionPart report

2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
50%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 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 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

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz CL500 (n/a). While traveling at 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud, unusual pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, there was smoke coming from the vehicle rear. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the suspension hose had failed. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic where the suspension hose was replaced. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10340151, filed 2010-06, 15,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes CL500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle dropped to the ground. In addition, the contact stated that the active body control is too low please stop vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that fluids was leaking through seals of the vehicle. As a result, the abc high pressure hose and the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10638560, filed 2014-09, 74,000 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004444%
2002325%
2001360%
2000350%

Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Interior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500

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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