Mercedes Benz CLK320 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes Benz CLK320 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK320 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2009	95	1	Tires		0	0
2006	95	1	Tires		0	0
2005	78	12	Electrical	69,896	3	0
2004	72	16	Seat belts	69,000	3	2
2003	64	19	Electrical	46,054	3	4
2002	73	16	Electrical	59,000	0	1
2001	70	15	Airbags	90,000	0	6
2000	-	17	Electrical	70,000	0	5
1999	-	18	Engine	75,000	1	1

What years of the Mercedes Benz CLK320 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK320 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLK320?

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

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK320?

Electrical, with 31 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (19) and seat belts (13).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?

4 recalls between 1999 and 2009. The 2005 model year has the most, with 3.

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