2003 Mercedes Benz CLK Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK years
- Not enough data 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK. That ranks 4th out of 10 CLK model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 72,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz CLK recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Both low beam head lights worked intermittently over the last four years. Had bulbs and igniters replaced and the head lights still went out. Both lights have gone out at the same time which poses a dangerous driving condition at night. Have taken the car to multiple mercedes benz dealerships with…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes clk. The contact stated that the exterior headlights would fail intermittently. The dealer replaced the headlight bulb but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was…
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 CLK | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.