2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2012: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10195202 · 2007-07-02 (July 2, 2007)
MY 2001 MERCEDES CL 55 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT JUST COMPLETELY TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS PRETTY SCARE DRIVING HOME THE NIGHT. I REPLACE THE FUSE BUT THE IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 69,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10455071 · 2012-04-13 (April 13, 2012)
LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10455072 · 2012-04-13 (April 13, 2012)
MY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455072 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.