2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 4th out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 8 | 50% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 36,931 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 134,931 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 14,862 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
We had a brake booster vacuum line that connects to the aluminum intake with a plastic fitting on a 2002 mercedes clk320 (173k miles) that got brittle and broke. Thankfully no one was injured or killed. I'm an ex-mechanic and have never seen plastic fitting used for the vacuum line to the brake…
There is too much rust on the vehicle! Car has never been in any accidents & has been washed & waxed regularly. Supposedly this is a very common issue with these cars which is disappointing. This poses a safety issue as if the vehicle is involved in a collision, the structural integrity is highly…
While on my way to work i stop to get gas. I get in my car to leave and key will not turn left or right. Also steering wheel was locked. I was stranded and had car towed the mb dealership. They said first i have to buy new key before they do anything which cost me $380. Got new key and that wasn't…
Cluster recall for mb clk 430 2002 w208 comments: dear nhtsa rep., i own a 2002 mercedes benz clk 320 the vin# is:________. My concern is over its faulty display readouts that i hear many other owners are experiencing. The safety concern is that the left half of the display blank and it is…
I was driving up the mountain home ,the gas pedal gave out. I set the cruise control on and drove an hour home. When i got home i looked under the hood and came to see that the throttle cable had came detached. The car only has 59,000 miles on it. This is the first time it has happened to me. I…
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 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK320 | 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 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.