Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz cl-class has 0 recalls, 20 complaints.
0
Recalls
20
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Instrument cluster has no light so I cannot see the speed. The dealer refuses the recall. RECA... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | The seat occupancy sensor on the passenger seat of this car is malfunctioning. This is a RECOGNIZED ... |
| May 6, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOESN'T ILLUMINATE. |
| Aug 11, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 (NA) MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMA... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS ... |
| Dec 4, 2011 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES CL500 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT TIRES. THE FRON... |
| Nov 2, 2011 | SUSPENSION | ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN CAR SCRAPING ON THE GROUND. SYSTEM LEAKING. *TT |
| Aug 2, 2010 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I HAVE A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. THE ABC OR ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED AND WITH VERY LI... |
| Nov 1, 2008 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARN... |
| Dec 22, 2007 | SEATS | BURNT HOLE FROM SEAT WARMER ON DRIVER'S SEAT LEFT SIDE. BURNT RIGHT THROUGH COAT AND JEANS. *TR |
| Sep 15, 2006 | SUSPENSION | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT 50 MPH, THE SUSPENSION DROPPED DOWN 5 INCHES AND A W... |
| Jun 21, 2006 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 LOW-SPEED (25-35MPH) HIGH-ACCELERATION HEAD-ON IMPACT WITH A LIMOUSINE (APPR... |
| Jun 11, 2006 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | TL*THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2003 MERCEDES CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON JUNE 11,2006, TH... |
| Jun 11, 2006 | POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,SEATS | 1. EXITING A CURVE ON A WINDY ROAD AT APPROX. 30MPH, DRIVER APPLIED THROTTLE CAUSING AN AUTOMATIC D... |
| May 20, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: CONSUMER SMELLS A GAS ODOR IN THE CAR. SHE HAS HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM SINCE SHE BOUGHT THE CAR.... |
| May 4, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN BAD FROM THE TIME SHE PURCHASED THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME WAS AT 17,000 MILES... |
| Jun 5, 2004 | EQUIPMENT | VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS GO DEVICE. WHEN THIS DEVICE IS USED TO START THE VEHICLE IT IS... |
| Jan 8, 2003 | TIRES | WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, CONSUMER HEARD A "ROARING" NOISE AND PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE RO... |
| Oct 1, 2002 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED TO THE RIGHT AT A LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(TILT SAFETY) SYSTEM ACTIVATE... |
| Oct 1, 2002 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN CONSUMER EXITED FROM HIGHWAY, AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE'S ESP(ANTI-TILT ) SYSTEM ENG... |