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Mercedes-Benz CL500
Report: Active Body Control System Can Leak Hydraulic Fluid
Mercedes-Benz CL500 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Average Mileage: 94,996 mi (57,000 mi - 170,000 mi)
The active body control system can leak fluid from numerous areas, including the tandem pump, hydraulic lines, struts, and/or seals. If it is not repaired, the vehicle ride height could drop too low and cause damage to the undercarriage.
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Report #1mother2b, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 98,000 mi
Rookiepurchased with the ABC light on. Had a pump put (because of hyrdolic leak) on and ABC went away for a day and returned. Took car back to Mercedes repair shop and they said that the computer says some framework need to be repaired or replace, costing an additional 2400.00. Any one heard of this before and what was your solution?
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Report #2sm52, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 83,000 mi
RookieThe airmarmatic message light contiues to come on stating stop car too low, don't drive; car is dropping very low with loud noises. The hydraulics drop from left to right. This is ridiculous. $95,000 vehicle and all of the CL's, SL 500's are having This same problem.The is
truly a safety issue.The manufacture is continuing to make the defected Tandem pump and Mercedes is continuing to rip people off and charge $5200! I would not recommend anyone buying a Mercedes and their customer service is very poor.I think everyone that owns a mercedes and having this problem should report it to the Department Highway Administration.Flag ThisLike | 8 people like this8 -
Report #3Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 57,500 mi
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Report #4kerav Shimon, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 57,000 mi
RookieTandem Pump Failing. Fluid Leaks. Power Steering gone and ABC system is out. Car dropping
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Report #5Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL500
MY ABC LIGHT CAME THEN MY CAR BEGAN TO DROP TOO LOW
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Report #6Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 65,000 mi
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Report #7Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 78,000 mi
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Report #8Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 57,000 mi
ABC visit work shop comes on display window.
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Report #9john216, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 95,000 mi
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Report #10Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 150,000 mi
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Report #11Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500
active body control system messeges on
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Report #12Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 75,451 mi
Active Body Control lit up on screen .The dealer told me its the ABC pump $2700.00 9.5 hrs of labor.I thought Mercedes built a solid car for $91k but I see they want you to keep buying them as soon as your warranty is up.
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Report #13Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 126,000 mi
Second time I have had the Active Body Control System cause problems.
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Report #14traylor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 170,000 mi
RookieI HAve active body control problem i have a leak somewhere i cant
find leak,also i have a crankshaft position sensor issue where the car
stalls out then it restarts in about a 1 hour
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Report #15Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 108,000 mi
ABC visit workshop light on and car feels like it's low but then it goes away and randomly comes back
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Report #16Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 97,000 mi
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Report #17Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL500, 108,000 mi
ABC warning light in instrument cluster. Replaced high pressure hose as the hose was broken and leaking. ABC warning message still comes on at times.
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