Reliability & cost of ownership
Mercedes Benz Cl Class Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Mercedes Benz Cl Class? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Mercedes Benz Cl Class problems by model year
10 recall entries and 24 owner complaints on file across 3 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cl Class | 2 | 19 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2001 Cl Class | 4 | 4 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2000 Cl Class | 4 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Mercedes Benz Cl Class, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- suspension7 complaints
- electrical system5 complaints
- engine and engine cooling5 complaints
- interior lighting3 complaints
- tires2 complaints
- service brakes2 complaints
- hydraulic2 complaints
- fuel system1 complaint