2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,528 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk 500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact noticed flames underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed and two other vehicles were moderately damaged by the flames. He noticed excessive power steering fluid on the ground where the vehicle was located. A police officer stated that the power steering pump or the lines/fittings/hoses were the causes of the failure. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer for b service, but no failure could be determined. The manufacturer did not assist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10240228, filed 2008-08, 57,528 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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