2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 recalls and problems

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 has 0 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2000 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 8 CLK320 model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
17complaints
5crashes
1fires
3injuries
70,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System6
Air Bags3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train2
Unknown or other2
Steering1
Structure1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 1 complaints20012003: 3 complaints200332004: 1 complaints20042005: 2 complaints20052007: 3 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082011: 1 complaints20112018: 2 complaints20182026: 1 complaints20261

NHTSA investigations

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

PE03058 · opened Dec 17, 2003 · closed Apr 22, 2004
Summary

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER-STEERING ASSIST.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 546 NON-DUPLICATIVE REPORTS THAT ALLEGE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE ON ALL MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES USING THE SUBJECT COMPONENT.THE SUBJECT COMPONENT FAILURES ARE PROGRESSIVE IN NATURE AND ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE COMPLAINTS AND WARRANT CLAIMS INVOLVED A FAILURE THAT HAD PROGRESSED FAR ENOUGH TO EFFECT POWER STEERING PERFORMANCE (6 OF 55 ODI COMPLAINTS REFERENCE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT).THERE HAVE BEEN NO CRASHES OR INJURIES RELATED TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT ATTACHED FOR FURTHER DETAIL.

2000 vs. other Mercedes-Benz CLK320 years

2000: 17 complaints20002001: 15 complaints20012002: 16 complaints20022003: 19 complaints2003192004: 16 complaints20042005: 12 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062009: 1 complaints20091

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (6), air bags (3), vehicle speed control (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.