Reliability & cost of ownership
Mercedes Benz Clk Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Mercedes Benz Clk? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Mercedes Benz Clk problems by model year
0 recall entries and 6 owner complaints on file across 3 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Clk | 0 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2000 Clk | 0 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 1998 Clk | 0 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Mercedes Benz Clk, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine and engine cooling2 complaints
- service brakes2 complaints
- electrical system1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- power train1 complaint
- air1 complaint
- electric1 complaint
- electronic stability control (esc)1 complaint