1998 Mercedes Benz CLK Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK. That ranks 2nd out of 10 CLK model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 70,713 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | 70,713 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz CLK recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK.
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
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt: contact stated the harmonic balancer had to be replaced . The service dealer stated there was a service campaign for this specific component. The consumer stated she did not receive this in the mail. The harmonic balancer caused the consumer to not have steering control while driving the…
Sudden loss of power steering due to disintegration of harmonic balancer. Near accident. Dealer replaced harmonic balancer and other damaged parts including oil pan.*ak
While parked battery exploded.*ak
Other Mercedes Benz CLK years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 CLK | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 CLK | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.