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2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
29%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
51,943miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,943 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“Dt: consumer was driving at 25- 30 MPH and the vehicle died on the road. The engine light did not come on. After taking the key completely out and re-inserting the key the vehicle did crank back up. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer and they said it was crank shaft position sensor. This happened on september 4, 2005.”

NHTSA complaint #10136557, filed 2005-09, 51,943 miles

“While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic that problem has occurred more than once . Please fill in additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10083528, filed 2004-07

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001429%

Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class

Electrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class

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.

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