2005 Mercedes-Benz CL500Mercedes-benz Cl500 2005

Complaint Information: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

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Bulletins

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  • NCU - 24240304 - STRUCTURE:BODY: As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
  • LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
  • LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
  • LI27.00-P-056643 - POWER TRAIN: During disengagement from d to n and/or from r to n some slight jolting could be experienced.
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
  • LI91.10-P-059377 - SEATS: Front seat backrest locks at folded-forward position
  • LI91.10-P-048411 - SEATS: The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
  • LI27.55-P-058976 - POWER TRAIN: Possible minor leakage at described components or oil transfer from assembly plant.
  • LI27.00-P-051451 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Shift quality complaints on transmission 722.9 (7g-tronic and 7g-tronic plus)
  • LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
  • LI42.47-P-048216 - BRAKES (PWS): Message in instrument cluster "esp malfunction - service required"
  • SC-2012070002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. Models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
  • 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
  • LI32-50 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mercedes-benze: there is a leakage at the press-fit sleeve of a pulsation damper. This is caused by high heat entering the system or tension in the line. *rm
  • SB-32-22-78 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09.
  • PB-42-45-107 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Mercedes: esp service required displayed in instrument cluster. Also includes 4matics, bi turbos and kompressors. Models 215 and 220. Model years unknown. *pe
  • TB-82-10-668 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Mercedes: warning message right low beam- check bulb; or left low beam-check bulb in instrument cluster. Due to the fact that the xenon burner may not be ignited on first attempt due to tolerances in ignition voltage. Model years unkn
  • PB-54-18-208 - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: display in instrument cluster "air suspension" or "abc service required" is displayed in the instrument cluster, the engine wiring harness may have been damaged by the wiper linkage. Models 215.3 and 220. Model years unknown.
  • PB-32-50-35C - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215.3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown.
  • 2008010001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe
  • 2006110005 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe
  • 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
  • 276064 - POWER TRAIN: Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt
  • 2005100014 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Version code instrument cluster. *nm
  • 325029 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe
  • 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
  • 8285412A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Comand head unit software update. Mercedes-benz. Various my2005 models including model 220. *tt
  • 8200300 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Diagnostic enhancement. 220/215 comand enhanced diagnostic assistance center edac. *tt
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200520

The active body control is off terribly. The front left and back right sides of my car sag so low but the opposite sides don't. This can cause an accident etc.. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200519

The active body control is off terribly. The front left and back right sides of my car sag so low but the opposite sides don't. This can cause an accident etc.. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20150423

The sbc pump stop working causing the brakes to not work this is a very dangerous defect in there design and i could see if causing an accident and injuries. The manufacturing knew this was a defective design and had offered an 10 year warranty but i feel it should be replaced on all cars that have an sbc pump, i was traveling 65 mph on the freeway when i had to apply the brakes and the brakes did not work if it was not for my quick thinking and being able to switch to another lane there would have been a major car pile up with who knows how many injuries. *tr

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