Mercedes Benz CLK Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes Benz CLK, across 10 model years (1998–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes Benz CLK years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CLK model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz CLK problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CLK model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2008 CLK | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 CLK | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2006 CLK | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2005 CLK | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 CLK | 2 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2002 CLK | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 CLK | 2 | 0 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2000 CLK | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1998 CLK | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CLK years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (4), 2007 (3), 1998 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK?
Electrical System, with 5 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.