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1999–2002 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz CLK430 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200020 complaints
Most recalls20020 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201999: 11 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 20 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 4 complaints, 0 recalls199920002002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 CLK430—18 mpg040000
2000 CLK430—18–19 mpg0201100
1999 CLK430—19 mpg0110200

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 system12
  • Power train9
  • Engine and engine cooling5
  • Structure4
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Air bags2
  • Electronic stability control (esc)2
  • Engine1