Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK · model year
2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000MERCEDES-BENZCLK carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 CLK is suspension:front:control arm:lower arm with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2000 CLK. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20120615SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ CLK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POT HOLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY REPAIR SHOP. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS SEVERALLY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF UPDATED 07/05/12*JB
Mileage: 86,000
20120615SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ CLK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POT HOLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY REPAIR SHOP. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER AND THE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS SEVERALLY CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 07/02/12 *BF UPDATED 07/05/12*JB
Mileage: 86,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK have?▼
The 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION.
Is the 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.