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1999–2005 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz CLK320 recalls & problems by year

10 recalls and 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200319 complaints
Most recalls20053 recalls
Crashes reported19in owner complaints
Injuries reported130 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201999: 18 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 15 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 16 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 19 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 16 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 12 complaints, 3 recalls1999200020012002200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 CLK320—20–21 mpg3120100
2004 CLK320—20 mpg3162010
2003 CLK320—20 mpg3194130
2002 CLK320—20 mpg0161120
2001 CLK320—20–21 mpg0156040
2000 CLK320—20–21 mpg0175130
1999 CLK320—20–21 mpg1181100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system31
  • Air bags20
  • Seat belts13
  • Structure11
  • Unknown or other9
  • Power train8
  • Tires8
  • Vehicle speed control8