Mercedes Benz CLK500 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz CLK500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz CLK500 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 CLK500 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system14
- Seat belts4
- Electrical4
- Airbags4
- Transmission3
- Tires3
- Steering2
- Lights2
- Engine2
- Visibility1
- Seats1
- Driver assistance1
Mercedes Benz CLK500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 87 | 5 | Fuel system | 66,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 59 | 18 | Fuel system | 48,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 14 | Fuel system | 78,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 94 | 1 | Visibility | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Mercedes Benz CLK500
What years of the Mercedes Benz CLK500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLK500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK500?
Fuel system, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by seat belts (4) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK500 have?
4 recalls between 2003 and 2006. The 2006 model year has the most, with 4.
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