Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Dashboard Failed problems |
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz Cl500. While traveling approximately 40 mph, the instrument cluster failed to work and went completely blank several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the fuses multiple times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.
: the contact stated the instrument cluster did not illuminate properly on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. There was a NHTSA recall #06v028000 regarding interior lighting. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part availability. The contact has been waiting over a month for the part to be available for repair. Updated 10/31/2006 - the instrument cluster blacked out plus there were additional electrical faulures. The new cluster that the dealer cclamed was needed was not covered under recall.