2002 Mercedes Benz Cl55 Amg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (27)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
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What owners report
2024-04-29 · Suspension · 88,795 mi“the contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz cl55 amg. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed. the contact heard a hissing noise coming from the vehicle and noticed the height of the vehicle had started lowering. the abc (active body control) drive warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the resid…”
2021-01-31 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“in the beginning the lights for the instrument cluster began to intermittently flicker but only lasted a few minutes. the problem has progressed worse and now the speedometer no longer shows. even so more the problem now afflicts the entire instrument cluster and no lights display. this is very dangerous as i cannot see or discern certai…”
2019-06-03 · Electrical System“on saturday june the 1st of 2019, i was driving my 2002 cl55 amg on 495 highway and out of nowhere the dash light started acting up and everything went dark. i almost crashed into 4 cars just trying to realize what happened, how fast i was going and how to avoid a catastrophe. after no knowing how fast i was going i made to the exit and my wife co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.