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SuspensionPart report

2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
25%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 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.

“I have a mercedes CL500 while driving the car the lights in the speedometer everything went out I had to check it when I got home I was able to get speedometer working again gas gauge by replacing fuse the lights in the background are still not working also I have an issue with the vehicle active body control I have a leak suspension goes all the way down I would like to know if there is a recall to get this fixed and how I go about this.”

NHTSA complaint #10853432, filed 2016-04, 130 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz CL500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front of the vehicle was abnormally lowering to the ground. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10820291, filed 2016-01, 122,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz CL500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke started to emit from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was fluid leaking from the active body control module. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced an o-ring. However, the failure recurred. In addition, the drive careful warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10670896, filed 2015-01, 80,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004444%
2002325%
2001360%
2000350%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500

Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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