2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 vs. every other CLK Class year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CLK Class median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONNo recall
- SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWNNo recall
What CLK Class owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE PIXELS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT AND YOU CAN NO LONGER TELL WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN. I'VE BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR THEIR INSPECTION AND I WAS QUOTED $1500 FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OF MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 IS FAULTY. I CANNOT READ THE GEAR INDICATOR SINCE THE LED LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. NOT KNOWING WHAT GEAR I AM IN CAN CAUSE AN ERROR WHILE DRIVING THAT CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO WHERE LED…
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN MY 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE PIXELS IN THE GEAR SELECTOR, TEMPERATURE AND CLOCK SECTION DO NOT LIGHT UP. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN, AND POSES A SAFETY HAZARD. THE "P" AND "R" ARE DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH. THIS…
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