2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,938miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,938 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system5 36%
- Engine cooling4 29%
- Fuel system1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dash LED's are failing causing the drive indicator to not register correctly. When I place it in gear because the lights go on and off as a bad connection I cannot tell what gear I am in. Also the same LED's for the clock and temp are failing in the same unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10198355, filed 2007-08, 61,300 milesEngine cooling: “My car shuts down whenever I drive in temperatures over 90 degrees in slow traffic. Brought car to dealer who stated nothing wrong with car that they can find.”
NHTSA complaint #10164033, filed 2006-07, 48,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “The automatic transmission in my 2001 Mercedes-Benz clk430 will frequently become stuck in only one gear. Most often 3rd gear, but sometimes 2nd. This is a terrifying situation for me, especially in traffic, as the automobile does not accelerate from a stop in 3rd gear and abruptly slows when letting off the accelerator in 2nd. 2nd gear also limits the speed of the car significantly and has caused me to be the traffic slowdown at rush hour on many occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200844, filed 2007-08, 59,875 milesFuel system: “Fuel gauge not reading correct fuel. After filling tank, fuel gauge reads empty. After approx 20 miles of driving fuel gauge moves to full. Fuel gauge then continues to read inaccurate measurements. I am using the mileage to know when to refuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10225546, filed 2008-04, 65,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10135917Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking…
- 10015377Jun 4, 2008Exterior lighting. Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. Model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. Front fog lamp(s) inoperative. Mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. Updated 09/09/08.
- 10025642Mar 28, 2008Electronic stability control. Model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 17,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 10 | 29,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 14 | 58,938 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz CLK Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,938 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 60,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.