2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Pulling car into driveway and it just surged or took off, running into the garage door and crashing. I had foot on brake leaving black marks on driveway. Had 2 witnesses to the incident. Exact day not listed as I do not have that with me. Since that time I have noticed in the newspapers and t.v. Of 2 other incidents that caused property damage or even death in same brand of vehicle that would be explained by same malfunction. 1. In columbia s.c(death). And 1. In frankfort ky. Running into a kroger store.”
NHTSA complaint #10206511, filed 2007-10, 30,000 miles“Driving on highway at 60 MPH , stepped on accelerator to pass someone and there was no response. After that pulled over to side by coasting and found that the throttle linkage cable had broken at the attachment under the hood. Towed to mercedes dealer where it is currently being repaired with a new throttle cable assembly under warranty. 320 clk 2001 with 36400 miles .all maintanance done on time. Could have been a dangerous situation . I used the cruise control to maneuver to the shoulder and wait for emergency tow.”
NHTSA complaint #10148391, filed 2006-01, 36,400 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
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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