MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320

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2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:14.572Z

Only 17 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 17 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, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 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
2000: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
199918
200017
200115
200216
200319
200416
200512
20061
20080
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE FAILED THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE MECHANICAL AND SHOULD NOT FAIL REMAINS FAILED WHETHER ELECTRICAL POWER IS ON, ACCESSORY IS POWERED OR SWITCH IN CA IN, ALSO REMAIN FAILED WITH KEY

NHTSA ODI report, 20181125

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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THE SFLOOR SHIFTER AND LINKAGE JUST WENT OUT RANDOMLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPLACENT AND NON-REPAIRABLE WITHOUT ANY FAULT OR DAMAGE BY ME OR PREVIOUS OWNER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS BEEN UNSERVICEABLE AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGINAL...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260123

DRIVING MERCEDES BENZ CLK 320 ON ROUTE 7 WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE CROSSED 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC, SIDE ANOTHER CAR AND ENDED UP IN THE MEDIAN STRIP. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031026

AIR BAGS

2 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE CRASH, DUE TO MY AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. THE IMPACT WAS CERTAINLY GREAT ENOUGH FOR THEM TO DEPLOY, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER DENIES THAT THEY OPERATED INCORRECTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030506

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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AT ABOUT 2PM ON THE DATE OF THE INCIDENT, DRIVER LEFT STORE PARKING LOT AND HAD STOPPED CAR, WAITING FOR AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO TURN RIGHT INTO THE RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE MAJOR HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031029

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.