Model year
2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name CLK-Class for 2002. Under the matched names CLK, CLK320, and CLK430, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 22 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CLK320 are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$4,850, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2002. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLK | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CLK320 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| CLK430 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls for CLK320
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for CLK320
16 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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.
Investigations for CLK320
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) · 3.2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| CLK430 · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) · 4.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CLK55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet) · 5.4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
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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 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.