2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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 2003 mercedes benz CL55. The contact stated that the active body control warning light remained illuminated. The dealer replaced the hydraulic fluid and reset the light however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the body control system, which was found to be corroded and caused the steel lining of the hoses to corrode and leak hydraulic fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10503626, filed 2013-03, 37,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55
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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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