2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,081 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The pixels on the instrument cluster went out and you can no longer tell what gear you are in. I've brought the car to my local dealer for their inspection and i was quoted $1500 for the repair becaus”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2008 · Electrical system
“Fuel gauge not reading correct fuel. After filling tank, fuel gauge reads empty. After approx 20 miles of driving fuel gauge moves to full. Fuel gauge then continues to read inaccurate measurements. I”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2008 · Fuel system, other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (CLK320, CLK320 (Cabriolet), CLK430, CLK430 (Cabriolet), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–18 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.2/4.3/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz Clk Class model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Clk Class model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class | 0 | 14 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class
How do I know if my 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.