2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,700 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.
“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 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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