MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320

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1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:34.892Z

Only 18 complaints 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CLK320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 19 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
1999: 18 complaints
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YearComplaints
199918
200017
200115
200216
200319
200416
200512
20061
20080
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK FIRING AND STALLING, IT SUDDENTLY LOST ALL POWER, TRACTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH, WHILE THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*ET

NHTSA ODI report, 20001120

DT: VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL. DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050627

(1) VIBRATIONS OF ENGINE AT IDLE WAS FELT 1 DAY PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. (2) HEARD LOUD/KNOCKING NOISE THE NEXT DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041002

VISIBILITY

3 of 18 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160104

POWER TRAIN

2 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

SUSPENSION

2 of 18 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990305 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DEFECTIVE WELD WAS DISCOVERED ON THE WELD NUT FOR THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELT GUIDES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 99V030000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V030000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 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 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.