Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 115 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz CLK320, across 10 model years (1999–2009). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (19). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Mercedes Benz CLK320 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CLK320 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 CLK320: 19 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 CLK320: 18 complaints, 1 recall
- 2000 CLK320: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 CLK320: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2009 CLK320: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 CLK320: 12 complaints, 3 recalls
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 CLK320 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CLK320 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK320 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2008 CLK320 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2006 CLK320 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2005 CLK320 | 12 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 CLK320 | 16 | 3 | — | Seat Belts | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 CLK320 | 19 | 3 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 CLK320 | 16 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 CLK320 | 15 | 0 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 CLK320 | 17 | 0 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 CLK320 | 18 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CLK320 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (19), 1999 (18), 2000 (17). 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 CLK320?
Electrical System, with 31 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.