Model year
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 4 complaints for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 12 complaints under CL215, CL500, CL55, and CL600. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), AIR BAGS (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,850–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1 complaints
- 2001 4 complaints
- 2002 19 complaints
- 2003 5 complaints
- 2004 4 complaints
- 2005 0 complaints
- 2006 9 complaints
- 2007 9 complaints
- 2008 10 complaints
- 2009 2 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 6 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 1 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
Recalls
08V303000 · Jul 7, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004,…
07V263000 · Jun 12, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.
06V028000 · Feb 2, 2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTAINS GAUGES AND INDICATORS THAT MUST BE ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
04V285000 · Jun 9, 2004
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
Complaints
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CL215 | 1 | 1 |
| CL500 | 0 | 9 |
| CL55 | 0 | 1 |
| CL600 | 1 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL500 · 5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| CL55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| CL600 · 5.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.