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NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,500 miles

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 012005

CL500 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 21,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated there was an odor coming from the transmission area. The contact believed the odor was coming from either an oil or transmission leak. The dealership was unable to determine the source of the odor. The contact was concerned this was a potential fire hazard. The vehicle is a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C230.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 072004

CL500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The seat belt retractor was replaced twice. The seat belt mechanism arm malfunctioned. Also, transmission was serviced for leaking fluid, and not changing gears.

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

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