2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Suspension Problems

“I was driving down the road, then the cars suspension started acting erratic, I could not maintain control of the vehicle till a short time later. My cars suspension raised and lowered in a violent way. My head was thrown forward into the steering wheel, and back in the head rest. I was wearing my seatbelt. I contacted mercedes, and they told me in so many words, too bad for me.”

“Abc hose leaked hydraulic fluid in huge puddle as the vehicle was being backed out of the driveway. Not long after the wheels were sitting on top of the wheel well. Mercedes service diagnosed as hose that requires transmission to be removed to fix. Was told recall work was done in 2004 so I had to pay full repair price ($4,700).”

“The contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl-600. The contact stated that the suspension in the vehicle failed several times. The entire front end of the vehicle collapsed and the abc pressure control valve leaked and failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the hydraulics, seal rings, and valves. The vehicle experienced the same failure multiple times and was taken back to the dealer on three different occasions. The repair costs totalled approximately $10,000. He had not noticed any failures since retrieving the vehicle two weeks prior to the complaint. …”

“Abc hydraulic system high pressure hose corrosion and failure of fittings. Caused damage to vehicle, smoke poured from under vehicle, and possible fire. The fluid sprayed all over exhaust. Vehicle ride height was thrown quickly to ground.”

“Bought car feb. 2005; it has been in (warranty covered) repair 6 times for grinding in rear when going over speed bumps. The ABS system has been replaced as well as repairs to rear & front axles & ball bearings & hydraulics. Still the noise continues. Also when traveling over 40 MPH, the rear jumps to side when small bumps are hit.”