https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Clk320. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:13:02 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-2169439 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE SFLOOR SHIFTER AND LINKAGE JUST WENT OUT RANDOMLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPLACENT AND NON-REPAIRABLE WITHOUT ANY FAULT OR DAMAGE BY ME OR PREVIOUS OWNER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS BEEN UNSERVICEABLE AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGINAL DISCONTINUED PART AND I BELIEVE ALL 2000 CLK 320 BENZ CABRIOLET MODELS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT WITHIN THE LINKAGE AND SHIFTER WHICH IS IT BECOMES STUCK https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-2169440 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE SFLOOR SHIFTER AND LINKAGE JUST WENT OUT RANDOMLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPLACENT AND NON-REPAIRABLE WITHOUT ANY FAULT OR DAMAGE BY ME OR PREVIOUS OWNER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS BEEN UNSERVICEABLE AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGINAL DISCONTINUED PART AND I BELIEVE ALL 2000 CLK 320 BENZ CABRIOLET MODELS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT WITHIN THE LINKAGE AND SHIFTER WHICH IS IT BECOMES STUCK https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-2169441 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE SFLOOR SHIFTER AND LINKAGE JUST WENT OUT RANDOMLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE COMPLACENT AND NON-REPAIRABLE WITHOUT ANY FAULT OR DAMAGE BY ME OR PREVIOUS OWNER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS BEEN UNSERVICEABLE AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ORIGINAL DISCONTINUED PART AND I BELIEVE ALL 2000 CLK 320 BENZ CABRIOLET MODELS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT WITHIN THE LINKAGE AND SHIFTER WHICH IS IT BECOMES STUCK https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-2023458 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT About 3 years ago, the passenger side of my door started randomly swinging open while I was driving. It was extremely dangerous and almost caused a serious accident the first time it happened. I spent over $1000 to get it fixed. Now, I am 7 months pregnant and it is happening again to the drivers side door. I cannot even drive the car now, because it doesn’t latch at all when I shut the door. I ha https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-2010868 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased 4 new tires, my car calls for a staggered fitment (225/45R17 DOT# 1RB7RR9872922 and 1RB7RR9811521 up front and 245/40R17 DOT# 1RB8NR981112 and 1RB8NR9811022 in the rear). Upon returning home, I noticed the tires were installed backwards with the wider ones up front. This will cause the tires to rub the shock absorbers and will lead to tire blowouts and likely much more damage to my veh https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1921095 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Transmission slips out of gear while driving when you accelerate. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1877353 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle during a severe accident, in which the other drivers air bags were deployed, our vehicles airbags did not in fact deploy at any rate. Which put all passengers in severe danger causing injuries that could have been avoided if they worked properly. Also the drivers seat belt (which was worn at the time of the accident) due to the immense collision at one point clicks unhinged and would n https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1877354 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle during a severe accident, in which the other drivers air bags were deployed, our vehicles airbags did not in fact deploy at any rate. Which put all passengers in severe danger causing injuries that could have been avoided if they worked properly. Also the drivers seat belt (which was worn at the time of the accident) due to the immense collision at one point clicks unhinged and would n https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1757580 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUNROOF GLASS BONDING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUNROOF WAS RUSTED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE RUST WAS LEADING TO STRUCTURAL INSTABILITY OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S WAS SERIAL NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 19V918. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1660706 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A F https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1653942 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT MVC WITH FRONTAL IMPACT FIRST THROUGH AN T INTERSECTION THEN A CULVERT AND STRIKING A TREE AT A SPEED >45 MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK ON DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ENGAGED. DRIVER INCURRED A 20% COMPRESSION FRACTURE ON L1 VERTABRAE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1653943 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT MVC WITH FRONTAL IMPACT FIRST THROUGH AN T INTERSECTION THEN A CULVERT AND STRIKING A TREE AT A SPEED >45 MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK ON DRIVERS SIDE WHILE ENGAGED. DRIVER INCURRED A 20% COMPRESSION FRACTURE ON L1 VERTABRAE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1641207 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH ROADS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PASSENGER DASH AIRBAGS WENT OFF OUT OF N O WHERE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1641208 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING 30 MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WITH ROADS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND PASSENGER DASH AIRBAGS WENT OFF OUT OF N O WHERE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1518174 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT EMERGENCY TRUNK RELEASE FAILED THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE MECHANICAL AND SHOULD NOT FAIL REMAINS FAILED WHETHER ELECTRICAL POWER IS ON, ACCESSORY IS POWERED OR SWITCH IN CA IN, ALSO REMAIN FAILED WITH KEY https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1468919 Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT P-7OO- I'M HAVING SAME CODE FROM LAST YEAR. I REPLACE WHAT NEED BE REPLACE. I BROUGHT RECEIPTS THAT CAME UP TO BE $1100. IT WILL NOT PASS EMISSION. I HAVE GOTTEN A EXTENSION THAT EXPIRE 05/16/18. I'M TIRED!!! https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1466926 Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT MY 2005 MERCEDES CLK320 CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND TOTALED. IT STARTED WITH SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE AC VENTS. WHEN I TURNED THE AC OFF THE SMOKE GOT WORSE AND FIRE PROCEEDED. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1418422 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT WE HAD A BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ALUMINUM INTAKE WITH A PLASTIC FITTING ON A 2002 MERCEDES CLK320 (173K MILES) THAT GOT BRITTLE AND BROKE. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. I'M AN EX-MECHANIC AND HAVE NEVER SEEN PLASTIC FITTING USED FOR THE VACUUM LINE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ON THE ENGINE. OVER TIME THIS WILL GET BRITTLE AND BREAK. THIS VACUUM LINE DOES 2 THINGS, #1 IT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1418423 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT WE HAD A BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM LINE THAT CONNECTS TO THE ALUMINUM INTAKE WITH A PLASTIC FITTING ON A 2002 MERCEDES CLK320 (173K MILES) THAT GOT BRITTLE AND BROKE. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED OR KILLED. I'M AN EX-MECHANIC AND HAVE NEVER SEEN PLASTIC FITTING USED FOR THE VACUUM LINE TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ON THE ENGINE. OVER TIME THIS WILL GET BRITTLE AND BREAK. THIS VACUUM LINE DOES 2 THINGS, #1 IT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1387679 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 STA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1387680 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 STA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1387681 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 STA https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1364122 Sat, 18 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT ON MAR. 18, 2017 I WAS IN A PARKING LOT PREPARING TO LEAVE. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE MECHANISM THAT BRINGS THE SEAT BELT FORWARD SO I CAN GRAB IT BEGAN TO MOVE BACK AND FORWARD ERRATICALLY. WHEN IT STOPPED THE SEATBELT FAILED TO COME ALL THE WAY OUT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND THE MECHANISM CAME OUT LIKE IT SHOULD BUT THE SEATBELT WOULDN'T COME OUT. I PLAYED WITH SEATBELT UNTI https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1347603 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, MULTIPLE ERROR LIGHTS, ON MULTIPLE DATES. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1347604 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, MULTIPLE ERROR LIGHTS, ON MULTIPLE DATES. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1347605 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING, MULTIPLE ERROR LIGHTS, ON MULTIPLE DATES. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1320448 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT ON O AROUND SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 I FUELED THIS AUTO I RECENTLY PURCHASED AS A SECOND CAR. MY GARAGE BEGAN TO WREAK HEAVILY OF GASOLINE. MY HOME IS TOTALLY ELECTRIC AND I HAVE NO GAS POWERED ITEMS IN THERE. MY OTHER VEHICLE NEVER SMELLS AND I HAVE HAD IT 2 YEARS. I REMOVED THE MB AND THE SMELL NO LONGER EXISTED, ELIMINATING ANY OTHER SOURCE. I RESEARCHED THIS COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET AND WAS SHOCKE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1318459 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT AIR BAG DRIVER TYPE UNKNOWN-- DRIVER STERNUM FRACTURED I WAS DRIVING A 2001 MERCEDES CLK320 DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC 1/2 CAR LENGTH BEHIND NEXT CAR. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CHANGED LANES, TWO 3 SERIES BMWS WERE STOPPED FOR CITY BUS. I SLAMMED ON BRAKES, THEN REALIZED I WOULD HIT THE CAR IN FRONT, DID NOT SWRIVE LINED MY BODY UP BOTH ARMS ON WHEEL SKIDDED AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIRBAG https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1287486 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT AT APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MILES THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT ELECTRIC EXTENDER WENT IN AND OUT 6 SIX TIMES UNCONTROLLABLY, THEN IN THE RETRACTED POSITION FAILED ALL TOGETHER, WHILE THE SEAT BELT ITSELF REMAINED IN THE SLACK POSITION AND WOULD NOT RETRACT. THIS MALFUNCTION LEFT THE FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BELT USELESS, A HUGE SAFETY RISK AND VIOLATES COLORADO SEAT BELT LAW. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF DOC https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk320#complaint-1278158 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED A CONDITION THAT CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT VERY ROUGHLY AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS SHIFTING CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND STUTTER WHEN DOWN SHIFTING OR SHIFTING FROM 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. I HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION SERVICE, REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, REPLACEMENT RADIATOR ALL INSTALLED TO NO AVAIL. THE CONDITION IS AT BEST A NUISANCE, AND AT ITS WORST A SAFETY