Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V228000 MERCEDES-BENZ/ABC HYDRAULIC HOSES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Together, the 13 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600 has notable issues with suspension, supported by both recall and owner complaints. High repair costs and several component failures result in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| hydraulic system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking noises from suspension
- Brake pedal feels spongy
- Engine overheating
- ABC system warning messages
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Mercedes Benz CL600 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.