2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320
0 recalls — 20 complaints — 23 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
8 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Mar 12, 2020
Incident date: Mar 8, 2020
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.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 12, 2020
Incident date: Mar 8, 2020
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.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 18, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
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, D... Read more
Crash
1 injured
WHEELS
Sep 28, 2015
Incident date: Sep 11, 2015
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 OU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
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 I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 27, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
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 I... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
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 PROB... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
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 PROB... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 20, 2013
Incident date: Jun 28, 2013
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SPLAYED OUT AND BENT THE FENDER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A GARAGE THAT WAS VERY NEARBY. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS HOLLOW AND SEEMED TO BE RUSTING. HE WAS ABLE TO DETECT... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 20, 2013
Incident date: Jun 28, 2013
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WHEN MY PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SPLAYED OUT AND BENT THE FENDER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A GARAGE THAT WAS VERY NEARBY. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS HOLLOW AND SEEMED TO BE RUSTING. HE WAS ABLE TO DETECT... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2012
WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE END OF EXIT 43 OFF RAMP I95 IN LYNNFIELD MA. CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. BELIEVE IT TO BE A FAULT CPS CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHICH IS A KNOWN QUALITY ISSUE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Nov 7, 2009
THERE IS A FAULTY DISPLAY READOUTS THAT MANY OF MERCEDES BENZ CLK CLASS FROM 98-2002 AS FAR AS I'M AWARE; HAVE/ARE EXPERIENCING. IT IS A PROBLEM SINCE YOU CAN'T SEE WHICH GEAR YOU ARE IN AND THAT COULD CAUSE A DRIVER ERROR THAT MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THE SHIFTER DOES HAVE MARKINGS FOR P/N/D, WHIL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 8, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2007
I OWN A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 320. 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 IS VERY WEAK/DIM AND GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO READ. IT'S HAZARDOUS AS I HAVE TO SQUINT TO READ THE DISPLAY W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 22, 2007
Incident date: Oct 10, 2006
PULLING CAR INTO DRIVEWAY AND IT JUST SURGED OR TOOK OFF, RUNNING INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND CRASHING. I HAD FOOT ON BRAKE LEAVING BLACK MARKS ON DRIVEWAY. HAD 2 WITNESSES TO THE INCIDENT. EXACT DAY NOT LISTED AS I DO NOT HAVE THAT WITH ME. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE NOTICED IN THE NEWSPAPERS AND T.V. ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
I WAS HIT IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MERCEDES SENT OUT A TECHNICAL TEAM WHO FOUND THAT THE AIRBAG OPERATED PROPERLY. THEY SAID I GOT HIT TOO LOW BUT I WAS HIT BY A FORD WORK VAN WHOSE BUMPER IS 27" UP. THERE IS NOT AN INCH OF THAT DOOR THAT IS NOT CAVED IN. I WAS HIT ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Feb 13, 2007
Incident date: Nov 12, 2006
I WAS HIT BY A FORD E350 FORD WORK VAN IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING INJURY TO MY SHOULDER FROM THE DOOR BUCKLING INTO ME AND MOVING MY SEAT AND CONSOLE OVER. ALL PROFESSIONALS THAT SEE THIS CAR ARE VERY SURPRISED I AM NOT CRITICALLY INJURED OR DEAD. MERCEDES-BENZ SEN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Jan 23, 2006
Incident date: Jan 21, 2006
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH , STEPPED ON ACCELERATOR TO PASS SOMEONE AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. AFTER THAT PULLED OVER TO SIDE BY COASTING AND FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CABLE HAD BROKEN AT THE ATTACHMENT UNDER THE HOOD. TOWED TO MERCEDES DEALER WHERE IT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED WITH A NEW ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 9, 2002
CANADIAN CAR SOLD AS AMERICAN AND LACKS COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICAN STANDARDS. DT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 13, 2001
WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED FUEL PUMP. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 13, 2001
WHEN ACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPAIRED FUEL PUMP. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,900 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320
23 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-048497
Jul 12, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
LI27.60-P-059296
Jun 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied)
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
LI83.00-P-052510
Feb 22, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
PB-91-60-53A
Feb 27, 2009
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-91-60-53A
Feb 27, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES VEHICLE: THE SRS INDICATOR LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND CODE B1058 AND B2DBO ARE STORED, REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 203 AND MODEL 209. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PB-82-10-376F
Feb 6, 2009
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MERCEDES VEHICLES: THE XENON OR BI-XENON HEADLAMP NOT FUNCTIONING. A FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND IN WIS DOCUMENT GF8S.10-P-20010 (203), GF82.10-P-0003Q (209); GF82.10-P-3002R (230). MODEL YEARS UKNOWN. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
8210196
Jun 4, 2008
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE
PB 42-45-98
Mar 28, 2008
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
MODEL 203 (C) SERIES FROM PRODUCTION 8/1/01 TO 2/1/03 AND MODEL 209 (CLK) SERIES UP TO PRODUCTION 2/1/03; ESP VISIT WORKSHOP WITH FAULT CODE C1185. *PE
310800
Aug 31, 2000
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT AN ERROR IN THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE US FEDERAL MANDATED 17 DIGIT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) TO SUBJECT VEHICLES WAS DISCOVERED. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 across all model years (1999–2005).
10
Total Recalls
160
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths