NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Mercedes Benz CLK Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK.
1998 Mercedes Benz CLK owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK, describing incidents dated May 28, 2004 to July 19, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Engine 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10131349 · Filed
DT: CONTACT STATED THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD TO BE REPLACED . THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THIS SPECIFIC COMPONENT. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID NOT RECEIVE THIS IN THE MAIL. THE HARMONIC BALANCER CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE…
ODI #10074697 · Filed
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO DISINTEGRATION OF HARMONIC BALANCER. NEAR ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HARMONIC BALANCER AND OTHER DAMAGED PARTS INCLUDING OIL PAN.*AK
ODI #8017497 · Filed
WHILE PARKED BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK in 1 investigation. 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.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-058: ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE
Closed April 22, 2004
Other Mercedes Benz CLK model years
Check your 1998 Mercedes Benz CLK VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mercedes Benz CLK at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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