1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 2nd out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 28%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 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 | 5 | 28% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 17% | 129,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 97,235 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides.
Risk: Due to this defective weld, the anchorages may not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz clk320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof suddenly shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.
Rear roll bar will not raise or lower, could be fatal to rear passengers in a roll over situation. Roll bar/ head restraints stuck in lower position. This was an intermittent problem at first, now it does not work at all. Switch will not raise or lower roll bar all the way; as a result, cannot…
Mercedes benz 1999 clk320: the outside mirror on the driver's door has turned so dark, it is virtually black and the driver cannot see anything in it. This inability to see in this exterior side-view mirror is extremely dangerous. It probably is caused by changes in the coating that is supposed to…
Massive loss of transmission fluid from sealed transmission unit. 1999 mercedes benz clk 320 causing trans to stop functioning while on the highway. *tr
Numerous complaints about a faulty crankshaft position sensor in mercedes benz vehicles that prevents cars from starting and also shuts them off whilst on the road and in motion. Car died on me 6 times. Luckily, i wasn't traveling very fast but this is very unsafe but i did cause a traffic delay…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CLK320 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 CLK320 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 CLK320 | 16 | 3 |
| 2003 CLK320 | 19 | 3 |
| 2002 CLK320 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK320 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK320 model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.