2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK Class years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class. That is the most of any CLK Class model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 36%), typically at around 59,650 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 36% | 59,650 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 29% | 51,943 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 58,938 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission malfunction (DP05007) — opened Nov 7, 2005, closed Mar 27, 2006.
- Sudden engine shut down (SQ01010) — opened Sep 25, 2001, closed Feb 4, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The pixels on the instrument cluster went out and you can no longer tell what gear you are in. I've brought the car to my local dealer for their inspection and i was quoted $1500 for the repair because it is not cover under warranty. *tr
Fuel gauge not reading correct fuel. After filling tank, fuel gauge reads empty. After approx 20 miles of driving fuel gauge moves to full. Fuel gauge then continues to read inaccurate measurements. I am using the mileage to know when to refuel. *tr
Engine stalling and failure to start due to crankshaft position sensor (cps) failure. Car is a 2001 clk430 with approx 60,000 miles. *tr
Leds on instrument cluster faulty. Accident free vehicle. *tr
Instrument cluster of my 2001 mercedes benz clk430 is faulty. I cannot read the gear indicator since the led lights have gone out. Not knowing what gear i am in can cause an error while driving that can lead to an accident. Instrument cluster was working fine until a couple of weeks ago where led…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK Class years
← 2000 CLK Class · 2003 CLK Class →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 CLK Class | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 CLK Class | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 CLK Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK Class | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK Class model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.