VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz Clk320 years to avoid

Across 1999–2009, no single Clk320 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1999 drew the most complaints; 2008 the fewest.

160

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1999–2009

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz Clk320 NHTSA complaints by model year29 complaints1999: 29 complaints2000: 19 complaints2001: 20 complaints2002: 27 complaints2003: 26 complaints2004: 23 complaints2005: 14 complaints2006: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 1 complaints
Mercedes-Benz Clk320 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Clk320 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200910
200800
200610
2005143
2004233
2003263
2002270
2001200
2000190
1999291

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Clk320?

By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Clk320 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Clk320 have?

Across all model years, the Clk320 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.