Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500

Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CL500.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
3

Suspension problem #1

Tl the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz Cl500. While driving 30 mph, the airmatic warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed fluid leaking from under the hood on the driver's side. The vehicle was serviced by an unknown dealer per NHTSA campaign number: 07v263000 (suspension, engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local body shop where the contact was informed that the fluid was due to the compressor that fractured and the compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was invalid.

Suspension problem #2

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Cl500. The contact stated that the active body control sensor illuminated intermittently and then remained lit. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Suspension problem #3

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Cl500. While driving approximately 25 mph, the chassis lowered over the wheels of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic fuse system pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.


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CL500 Service Bulletins
CL500 Safety Recalls
CL500 Defect Investigations