2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320.

Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Electrical System	3
Structure	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Engine	1
Suspension	1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2020-03-12, Air Bags
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.

2016-09-18, Air Bags
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 HIT ME IN THE CHEST VERY HARD AT ABOUT 1300, THERE WAS A TEAR WITH WHITE PUFF AND LITTLE METAL BEAD THINGS ON AIRBAG. I CHECK TO SEE IF MY FILINGS HAD BEEN BROKEN. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE LITTLE METAL CIRCLE WAS. I COULD MOVE MY HANDS, FEET WITHOUT NUMBNESS OR TINGLING NECK DIDN'T HURT, CHEST HAD SH

2015-09-28, Wheels
NUMEROUS BLOW OUT AND SHREDDING OF FIRESTONE LOW PROFILE TIRES. THE TIRES LOSE AIR PRESSURE VERY QUICKLY WITHIN WEEKS OF FILLING & THIS OFTEN LEADS TO THE TIRE HEATING UP AND CATASTROPHIC SIDE WALL FAILURE. MOST OF THE TIME THE SHREDDING OCCURS ON THE INSIDE OF THE RIM AND IS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE DEALER TRIED TO BLAME ME FOR NOT HAVING AN ALIGNMENT DONE WHICH IN FACT (PROOF OF RECEIPTS) AN ALIGNMENT WAS CONDUCTED ONE MONTH PRIOR TO A BLOW OUT LAST YEAR 2014. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FIRESTONE CORPORATION FAILED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED BY LAW THE DOT NOTIFICATIONS OF EACH OF THE BLOW OUT INFO. SEVERE FINANCIAL STRESS WAS INCURRED FOR EVERY TIME EACH OF THE INCIDENTS WERE REALIZED. O

2015-04-27, Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT LED INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS THAT INDICATE WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN AND THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BOTH FAILED AND ARE UNABLE TO READ. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE ONLY BECAUSE I CANNOT TELL WHICH GEAR I AM IN AND OFTEN TIMES I MUST GUESS AT WHAT GEAR IT IS IN. THIS GUESSING TAKES MY EYES AND CONCENTRATION OFF THE ROAD AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT I KNOW THAT EVERY CLK320 HAS THIS SAME ISSUE AND MERCEDES BENZ HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS FIX. IT SEEMS THEY SHOULD AS IT COULD LEAD TO MANY ACCIDENTS. *TR

2014-07-01, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
THE GPS ADAPTER DOES NOT FIT TIGHTLY IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET. I USE A PAPER PIECE TO MAKE IT TIGHT, HOWEVER IT GETS LOOSE AND GETS GPS DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. MANY TIMES WHEN I REALIZE THIS EITHER I HAVE GONE TOO FAR OR I HAVE TO MAKE SUDDEN DECISION, WHICH MAKES IT DANGEROUS. THE PROBLEM IS NOT WITH MY GPS ADOPTER, BECAUSE IT FITS WELL IN ANY OTHER CAR. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET OF MB. THIS HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. THIS PERHAPS IS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND MUST BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU. *TR

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 has been fixed?

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