2000 Mercedes Benz CLK Class
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz clk. The contact stated that the instrument panel is beginning to fade and is difficult to read. The bottom of the panel is turning orange in color. The rest of the panel remains gray.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001-09-25SQClosed 2002-02-04 Sudden engine shut down
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2003-12-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-22 Engine crankshaft pulley failure
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2005-11-07Defect petitionClosed 2006-03-27 Transmission malfunction
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Mercedes Benz CLK Class — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK Class reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK Class?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK Class have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.