MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320

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2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:18:03.986Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 19 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2002: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
199918
200017
200115
200216
200319
200416
200512
20061
20080
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK I STOP TO GET GAS. I GET IN MY CAR TO LEAVE AND KEY WILL NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. I WAS STRANDED AND HAD CAR TOWED THE MB DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150318

VISIBILITY

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK320?

The most-reported component is electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 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.