Total Complaints
4 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG · model year
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002MERCEDES-BENZCL55 AMG carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 CL55 AMG is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by unknown or other (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2002 CL55 AMG. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20240429SUSPENSION
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 residence and noticed that the air was coming from the driverâs side rear wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion on the ABC Drive system and that the ABC Drive system needed to be replaced. The vehicle not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline. The failure mileage was 88,795.
Mileage: 88,795
20210131ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 CERTAIN VEHICLE INFORMATIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. THE ISSUE PERSISTS WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. BUT HAPPENS MORE SO WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING.
Mileage: 100,000
20210131UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 CERTAIN VEHICLE INFORMATIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. THE ISSUE PERSISTS WHETHER THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. BUT HAPPENS MORE SO WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING.
Mileage: 100,000
20190603ELECTRICAL 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 COLLAPSED FROM THE EXPERIENCE AND WE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO TOW THE CAR HOME. THE DAY AFTER, SUNDAY, TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO MERCEDES BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA, CLOSEST TO US. ON MONDAY MORNING BEFORE 8AM, ZACH, THE SERVICE ADVISOR FROM BENZ OF ALEXANDRIA, CALLS AND SAYS THAT THE ISSUE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IF WE WANT IT DIAGNOSED WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THAT AND IF WE WANT IT FIXED WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1500. ON SUNDAY I EMAILED MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTHER AMERICAN AND SO FAR THEY HAVE BEEN ONLY CALLING ME AND NEVER RESPONDED TO MY INITIAL EMAIL AND WHEN I TALKED TO THEM THEY CONFIRMED THAT THEY RECEIVED DELI
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG have?▼
The 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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