1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your CLK?

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1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK.

Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1

What owners report

2005-08-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: CONTACT STATED THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAD TO BE REPLACED . THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THERE WAS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR THIS SPECIFIC COMPONENT. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE DID NOT RECEIVE THIS IN THE MAIL. THE HARMONIC BALANCER CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO NOT HAVE STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
2004-06-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO DISINTEGRATION OF HARMONIC BALANCER. NEAR ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED HARMONIC BALANCER AND OTHER DAMAGED PARTS INCLUDING OIL PAN.*AK
2002-08-28, Electrical System
WHILE PARKED BATTERY EXPLODED.*AK

1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK questions

Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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