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Mercedes Benz Clk Class — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Mercedes Benz Clk Class model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Years to Avoid
2003, 2001, 2000
Best Years
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1998

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Mercedes Benz Clk Class Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2003, 2001, 2000 Mercedes Benz Clk Class are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Mercedes Benz Clk Class, consider the 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1998 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

12 model years analyzed