Suspension Related Problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL500.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Suspension problems
1
Suspension problems
1

Rear Suspension problem #1

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl500 (n/a). While traveling at 55 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, there was smoke coming from the vehicle rear. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the suspension hose had failed. The vehicle was taken to a second mechanic where the suspension hose was replaced. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Suspension problem #2

The contact owns a 2000 mercedes Cl500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle dropped to the ground. In addition, the contact stated that the active body control is too low please stop vehicle warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that fluids was leaking through seals of the vehicle. As a result, the abc high pressure hose and the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. The VIN number was unavailable.


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz CL500 model year vehicles:



CL500 Service Bulletins
CL500 Safety Recalls
CL500 Defect Investigations