2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 6th out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 85,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 27% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 20% | 33,200 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Mvc with frontal impact first through an t intersection then a culvert and striking a tree at a speed >45 mph. Airbag did not deploy and seatbelt did not lock on drivers side while engaged. Driver incurred a 20% compression fracture on l1 vertabrae.
Air bag driver type unknown-- driver sternum fractured i was driving a 2001 mercedes clk320 during rush hour traffic 1/2 car length behind next car. The car in front of me changed lanes, two 3 series bmws were stopped for city bus. I slammed on brakes, then realized i would hit the car in front…
Numerous blow out and shredding of firestone low profile tires. The tires lose air pressure very quickly within weeks of filling & this often leads to the tire heating up and catastrophic side wall failure. Most of the time the shredding occurs on the inside of the rim and is not visible from the…
While driving down the street both the right and left led instrument clusters that indicate what gear you are in and the outside temperature both failed and are unable to read. I consider this a safety issue only because i cannot tell which gear i am in and often times i must guess at what gear it…
The gps adapter does not fit tightly in the cigarette lighter socket. I use a paper piece to make it tight, however it gets loose and gets gps disconnected while driving. Many times when i realize this either i have gone too far or i have to make sudden decision, which makes it dangerous. The…
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 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 CLK320 | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.