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2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 14 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class.

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2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class, describing incidents dated January 1, 2003 to April 15, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Power Train 4 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10227663 · Filed

    THE PIXELS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT AND YOU CAN NO LONGER TELL WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN. I'VE BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR THEIR INSPECTION AND I WAS QUOTED $1500 FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

  • ODI #10225546 · Filed

    FUEL GAUGE NOT READING CORRECT FUEL. AFTER FILLING TANK, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY. AFTER APPROX 20 MILES OF DRIVING FUEL GAUGE MOVES TO FULL. FUEL GAUGE THEN CONTINUES TO READ INACCURATE MEASUREMENTS. I AM USING THE MILEAGE TO KNOW WHEN TO REFUEL. *TR

  • ODI #10206901 · Filed

    ENGINE STALLING AND FAILURE TO START DUE TO CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) FAILURE. CAR IS A 2001 CLK430 WITH APPROX 60,000 MILES. *TR

Read all 14 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mercedes Benz CLK Class model years

Check your 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK Class VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz CLK Class at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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