2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension and engine and engine cooling
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
Remedy: Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. The recall began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Interior lighting
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. The instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. The recall will be conducted in phases. Phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. Phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december…
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process of the blower motor fuse holder, the size of the electric conductor of the holder may be below appropriate tolerances.
Remedy: Dealers will install new blower motor fuse holders. The recall began during october 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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Air conditioner (equipment)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to an internal defect in the circuitry of the blower motor regulator, the regulator may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the blower motor regulator.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On 11/25/03, my wife and i were drove our 2000 cl 500 mercedes to our local post office to mail a letter. My wife was driving and i was in the passenger seat. She put the car in park . Right after put”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 28, 2003 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (CL500). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz Cl Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Cl Class model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class
How do I know if my 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl Class; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V141000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.