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Mercedes Benz CLK Class years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the Mercedes Benz CLK Class since 2000, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
35
Recalls
2
Worst year
2001
Model years
2000-2006

Mercedes Benz CLK Class years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK Class stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz CLK Class years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz CLK Class complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20002001200320042006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz CLK Class problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Engine
    5
  • Tires
    4
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes Benz CLK Class problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006903Airbags10
2004827Seat belts21
20036910Tires29,00011
20016314Electrical59,87500
2000-1Electrical00

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Mercedes Benz CLK Class

What years of the Mercedes Benz CLK Class should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK Class has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLK Class?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK Class?

Electrical, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (7) and engine (5).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK Class have?

2 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2004 model year has the most, with 2.

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