1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 problems
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 has 29 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (17%) concerns engine. Next are fuel system (10%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 17% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The vehicle started back firing and stalling, it suddently lost all power, traction lights illuminated on the dash, while the consumer pulled to the side the engine caught on fire.
Fuel sending unit was defective from the factory, causing fuel gauge to wander and engine light will come on. 2. No replacement has been issued for recall of booster . Consumer has been waiting 3 months .
Dt: vehicle is burning oil. Dealer said they can't find the cause of the problem. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was burning excessive oil, and recommended that the dealer or manufacturer look into it.
Mercedes benz 1999 clk320: the outside mirror on the driver's door has turned so dark, it is virtually black and the driver cannot see anything in it. This inability to see in this exterior side-view mirror is extremely dangerous. It probably is caused by changes in the coating that is supposed to either heat the mirror or dim it.