1998 Mercedes-Benz CLKProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other CLK 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURENo recall
What CLK owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: CONTACT STATED THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THIS SPECIFIC COMPONENT. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID NOT RECEIVE THIS IN THE MAIL. THE HARMONIC BALANCER CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE…
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO DISINTEGRATION OF HARMONIC BALANCER. NEAR ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HARMONIC BALANCER AND OTHER DAMAGED PARTS INCLUDING OIL PAN.*AK
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