2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“My 2003 mercedes benz clk 320 that I have owned for less than 1 year caught on fire on june 9, 2017. The engine is melted and destroyed luckily no one was injured despite it happened around a busy area. I am completely in shock still, not knowing what actually happened until I came across a website stating that other mercedes benz models have had their engines catch on fire due to trying to start the vehicle more than once in consecutive attempts. (while reading that last paragraph, I do recall trying to do just that since the car decided to stall on me). …”
NHTSA complaint #11001570, filed 2017-06, 143,000 miles“2003 mercedes benz suffered three tire sidewall flats. ***no answer required***. When the dealer went to replace a damaged tire, they found that the remaining tires only had 2mm of tread left. The left front seat belt button was replaced. Water leaked from the top corner of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10117539, filed 2005-04, 9,507 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 convertible. The contact stated that he drove over three road bumps and the rollover bar in the rear head restraint deployed independently each time. He was able to move the rollover bar back into place the first two times. The third time, he had an issue putting the rollover bar back down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that there was only a 20 percent chance that the actual rollover bar could be repaired. Otherwise, he would have to repair the entire rollover bar system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355575, filed 2010-09, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038217Sep 14, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11036101Aug 6, 2026Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the noise…
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10166081Jul 12, 2014Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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