2001 Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Interior Lighting: 1; Suspension: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
2007: 1; 2012: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10195202 · 2007-07-02 (July 2, 2007)
MY 2001 MERCEDES CL 55 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT JUST COMPLETELY TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS PRETTY SCARE DRIVING HOME THE NIGHT. I REPLACE THE FUSE BUT THE IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 69,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10455071 · 2012-04-13 (April 13, 2012)
LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10455072 · 2012-04-13 (April 13, 2012)
MY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10455072 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133.3%ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR | 266.7%ODI 11217634ON SATURDAY JUNE THE 1ST OF 2019, I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 CL55 AMG ON 495 HIGHWAY AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE DASH LIGHT STARTED ACTING UP AND EVERYTHING WENT DARK. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO 4 CARS JUST TRYING TO REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED, HOW FAST I WAS GOING AND HOW TO AVOID A CATASTROPHE. AFTER NO KNOWING HOW FAST I WAS GOING I MADE TO THE EXIT AND MY WIFE COLLAPSED FROM THE EXPERIENCE AND WE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO TOW THE CAR HOME. THE DAY AFTER, SUNDAY, TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO MERCEDES BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA, CLOSEST TO US. O… |
| Suspension | 133.3%ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR | 133.3%ODI 11585847 · 88,795 miThe contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact heard a hissing noise coming from the vehicle and noticed the height of the vehicle had started lowering. The ABC (Active Body Control) Drive warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence and noticed that the air was coming from the driver’s side rear wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion on the ABC Drive system and that the … |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 133.3%ODI 10195202 · 69,700 miMY 2001 MERCEDES CL 55 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT JUST COMPLETELY TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS PRETTY SCARE DRIVING HOME THE NIGHT. I REPLACE THE FUSE BUT THE IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 133.3%ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Interior Lighting | 133.3%ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11390920 · 100,000 miIN THE BEGINNING THE LIGHTS FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY FLICKER BUT ONLY LASTED A FEW MINUTES. THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED WORSE AND NOW THE SPEEDOMETER NO LONGER SHOWS. EVEN SO MORE THE PROBLEM NOW AFFLICTS THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NO LIGHTS DISPLAY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT SEE OR DISCERN CERTAIN VEHICLE INFORMATIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. THE ISSUE PERSISTS WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. BUT HAPPENS MORE… |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 118,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Too few reports for a range | 69,700 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10195202 · 69,700 miMY 2001 MERCEDES CL 55 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT LIGHT JUST COMPLETELY TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS PRETTY SCARE DRIVING HOME THE NIGHT. I REPLACE THE FUSE BUT THE IT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Too few reports for a range | 98,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR |
| Interior Lighting | Too few reports for a range | 118,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR |
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 98,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 0 complaints · 2002: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Interior Lighting | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR | 0 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 1ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR |
| Interior Lighting | 1ODI 10455072 · 118,000 miMY 2001 CL55 MERCEDES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS LOST ITS BACK LIGHT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR (RECALL 06V028000), BUT MY PARTICULAR VIN IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10455071 · 98,000 miLEFT FRONT SUSPENSION DROPS ONCE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER STARTING ENGINE, MUST PUT THE CAR IN GEAR FOR THE SUSPENSION TO RISE. HAD THE ESC PUMP REPLACED IN SEPT 2010. SYMPTOM RETURNED OCT 2011. *TR | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.