Model year
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 38 complaints under CLK, CLK320, and CLK430. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (1). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1 complaints
- 2001 14 complaints
- 2002 22 complaints
- 2003 10 complaints
- 2004 7 complaints
- 2005 33 complaints
- 2006 3 complaints
- 2007 53 complaints
- 2008 22 complaints
- 2009 9 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CLK | 0 | 1 |
| CLK320 | 0 | 17 |
| CLK430 | 0 | 20 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ01010 | SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Sep 25, 2001 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| PE03058 | ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | Dec 17, 2003 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| DP05007 | TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Nov 7, 2005 | Mar 27, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CLK320 · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CLK430 · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.