Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

Mercedes Benz CL500 owners have reported 5 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission fluid leaking (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz CL500


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

The Transmission Fluid Leaking 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 Power Train problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle's suspension system nearly caught fire. The contact stated that there was a considerable amount of smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the transmission jerked and shimmied. Also, when the vehicle was stopped, the transmission banged. Both problems were intermittent. The dealership replaced the computer and transmission, but the problem persisted.   Read details...




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