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2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class

Based on reports from 25 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 25 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

6 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (10 reports) • Median: 55K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension6 (24%)

Engine4 (16%)

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2 (8%)

Electrical2 (8%)

Lights2 (8%)

Wheels & Tires2 (8%)

Suspension:front:control Arm1 (4%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (4%)

2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel Issues

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06V028000Sep 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.

07V263000Jul 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class is related to the suspension, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class reliable?

The 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class has 25 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Mercedes Benz Cl Class has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercedes Benz Cl Class problems start?

Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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