Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

Mercedes Benz CL500 owners have reported 19 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dashboard failed (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz CL500


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

The Electrical System problem

The main information center they notifies you of 99% of what is going on with the car stopped working completely. Can’t tell how fast the car is moving or the rpm this also included the entire instrument cluster, in addition to that the battery and electric system just quits even though   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Cl500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle hesitated momentarily to shift from 1st to 2nd gear.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel Failure problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

I purchased this car June 2016. Enroute to vacation, in early August, the driver side electrical panel stopped operating. Mid-way to vacation, while stopping for gas the instrument panel when completely dark. I was unable to gauge how much gas, speed, etc.   Read details...




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