1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the shoulder belt anchor assembly.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,153 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz clk320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof suddenly shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 4, 2016 · Visibility
“Rear roll bar will not raise or lower, could be fatal to rear passengers in a roll over situation. Roll bar/ head restraints stuck in lower position. This was an intermittent problem at first, now it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 30, 2011 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
Compare Mercedes-Benz CLK320 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz CLK320 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 16 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 19 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 16 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 3 | 12 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
How do I know if my 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 99V030000).
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.