2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rear Window Wiper/Washer (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
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.
Power Train 2007-01-01 · 2006020008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *tt updated 04-11-07. *kb
Power Train 2005-12-13 · 276064 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt
Equipment 2005-04-05 · 8285434 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
comand head unit hangs at the star symbol when booting up. *tt updated *eh
Equipment 2005-03-30 · 8285443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
comand head unit disc drive malfunctions at low temperatures. various models including mercedes-benz model 215, and 220 2004 and 2005. *tt
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2005-03-16 · 887039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2005-03-10 · 276053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-01-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 42,809 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz cl500. the contact was entering a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated, causing him to crash into the bumper of another vehicle. there were damages to the front of the vehicle and the contact's insurance company was notified of the crash. there were no injuries. the dealer was notified of …”
2011-07-22 · Tires · 88,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz cl with michelin primacy mxv4 tl tires, line size 225/55/r17, dot number: 898kef1x4707. the consumers grandson was driving 65 mph when the front passenger side tire blew, causing him to crash into an embankment, hit a sign post and came back onto the road into the right lane to rest. there were no injuries…”
2010-03-21 · Visibility:rear Window Wiper/Washer · 37,000 mi“i bought a certified pre-owned 2004 cl 500 mb from hbl tysons on 8545 leesburg pike, vienna, va on apr 19, 2008. the salesman showed me the carfax report which showed no prior problems. so, i bought the vehicle w/ an extended warranty. however, 2 weeks after i purchased the car, i experienced many electrical problems, transmission problems, tire pr…”
2005-07-19 · Electrical System · 10,000 mi“car would not start and could not get the car in gear. the car has been in the dealers shop for repair 4 times to fix the same problem. currently the car is running. negociating with mbz to buy the car back.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.