2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI54.18-P-058597 — ENGINE
XENTRY: THE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS WARNING LAMP- (CEL) IS ACTIVE. MULTIPLE FAULTS RELATING TO THE VALVE ACTUATOR (M16/6) WHICH LIST UNDER "CONTROL UNIT FAULT. *LJ
512 — STRUCTURE
INFORMATION ON THE NEW S55 AMG / CL55 AMG MODELS SCHEDULE FOR WHOLESALE RELEASE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG (current)
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG — 4 complaints
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