Mercedes-Benz CL-Class years to avoid
Across 2000–2005, no single CL-Class year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2002 drew the most complaints; 2005 the fewest.
52
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2000–2005
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every CL-Class year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 25 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among CL-Class years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class have?
Across all model years, the CL-Class has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.