Mercedes Benz CLK years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz CLK years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz CLK complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz CLK problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical5
- Lights4
- Fuel system3
- Transmission2
- Seats2
- Engine2
- Brakes2
- Visibility1
- Suspension1
- Locks1
- Driver assistance1
Mercedes Benz CLK problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2007 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz CLK
What years of the Mercedes Benz CLK should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLK?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK?
Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by lights (4) and fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK have?
1 recall between 1998 and 2008. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.
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