2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 3rd out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 35% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 18% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 18% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 21,030 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320.
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.
The sfloor shifter and linkage just went out randomly and caused the vehicle to be complacent and non-repairable without any fault or damage by me or previous owner the entire vehicle is been unserviceable and has been unable to locate the original discontinued part and i believe all 2000 clk 320…
Emergency trunk release failed this system should be mechanical and should not fail remains failed whether electrical power is on, accessory is powered or switch in ca in, also remain failed with key
P-7oo- i'm having same code from last year. I replace what need be replace. I brought receipts that came up to be $1100. It will not pass emission. I have gotten a extension that expire 05/16/18. I'm tired!!!
This car had no mechanical issues. The car was started and the convertible top was put down. Within a couple of minutes the car was shut off. Twenty minutes later smoke was seen coming from the hood vent near the windshield. The hood was opened and a fire extinguisher used on the site of the smoke…
The srs warning (air bag) light on my mercedes-benz clk320 stays on. The light was reset by a local mercedes dealership in 2007 but came back on 1 month later. *tr
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 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 CLK320 | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.