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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension

    NHTSA 04V228000 Reported 6,238 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

    On certain passenger 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 heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 44,075 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Dt*: the contact stated after hitting a bump at 50 MPH, the suspension dropped down 5 inches and a warning light illuminated. The vehicle then operated roughly and was driven to a residence. The conta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2006 · Suspension

Compare Mercedes-Benz CL600 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz CL600 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL600114
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600113
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL60012
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL60011
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL60001

Checking a specific 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600

How do I know if my 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL600; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 04V228000).

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.

Other Mercedes-Benz models

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.