2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK.

Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Electric	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Service Brakes, Air	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2013-06-27, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD OR FOURTH GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND PROGRESSED TO A PERMANENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. RETURNED BY USPS ON 8/9/2013. 2ND ATTEMPT FAILED ON 8/9/2013. *KB

2010-07-08, Service Brakes, Electric
AFTER THE 2001 CLK 430 DISPLAYED SEVERAL TIMES THE ABS ALERT AND ESC ALERT THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND COMPLETELY STOP. WE HAVE HAD THE COMPLETE BRAKE AND TIRE SYSTEM REPLACE FROM CALIPERS TO RIMS. WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE YAW RATE SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. *TR

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Electric (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.