2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,850 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.
“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 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
- 11017500Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11017496Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to…
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead…
- 11005294Jul 23, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 2001 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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