Reliability & cost of ownership
Mercedes Benz CLK Class Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Mercedes Benz CLK Class? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Mercedes Benz CLK Class problems by model year
4 recall entries across 3 model years and 15 owner complaints across 5 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining 2 model years — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 CLK Class | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2004 CLK Class | 2 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2003 CLK Class | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2001 CLK Class | Not confirmed | 14 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2000 CLK Class | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Mercedes Benz CLK Class, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system6 complaints
- engine and engine cooling4 complaints
- power train4 complaints
- fuel system, other1 complaint
- structure1 complaint