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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
8 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
EPA figures for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500 in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500, most often about: Suspension, Electrical System, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.