2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,350 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.
“R headlight turn signal will not work (rest of headlight works) randomly flash check different lights and all work. Random issues with front windows. Abc light. Car has less than 54,000 miles on it. Mercedes told me all recalls have been considered fixed and I shouldn't have purchased the car if I didn't want to spend the money to fix it. Now it has thrown the v-belt. I have read the forums about the many issues and there doesn't seem to be any assistance offered to remedy these issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779507, filed 2015-10, 44,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz cl 600. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, a fire erupted from the dash board area. The fire was extinguished. A fire report was not filed. The manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The contact did not confirm the cause of the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10425555, filed 2011-09, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz CL600. The contact stated that the instrument panel cluster failed to work and the gauges intermittently shorted out. The vehicle ran out of fuel due to the fuel gauge failure. The contact was able to refuel the vehicle. While traveling over unleveled land or a bumpy road, the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the mechanic repaired the vehicle with a hose kit; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that there was an intermittent leak occurring under the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659246, filed 2014-11, 59,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz CL600. The contact stated that at engine startup, the srs warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while traveling 25-30 MPH, the abc warning light and both turning signals illuminated. In addition, the driver side window failed to work properly.the contact also stated that black smoke emitted from the exhaust followed by a loud explosion. The driver's side door failed to open with the electronic key-less remote and the passenger side door panel detached when the door was closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466780, filed 2012-07, 65,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209…
- 10016687Mar 31, 2009Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown.
- 10028665Jan 7, 2009Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. Due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt…
- 10028627Dec 15, 2008Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 4 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600
7 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600
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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