2001 Mercedes Benz Clk Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (3) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz Clk Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices 2014-06-20 · LI68.05-P-059193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Electrical System 2013-02-22 · LI83.00-P-052510 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation hose)
Exterior Lighting:fog Lights 2008-06-04 · 8210196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. front fog lamp(s) inoperative. mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. updated 09/09/08. *pe
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2008-03-28 · PB 42-45-98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
model 203 (c) series from production 8/1/01 to 2/1/03 and model 209 (clk) series up to production 2/1/03; esp visit workshop with fault code c1185. *pe
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2004-03-29 · 076139 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air mass sensors. *mj
Vehicle Speed Control 2001-05-22 · 50012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some vehicles, upon release of the brake pedal and / or application of the accelerator pedal, there is a 1-2 second delay until the actuator moves to the new accelerator pedal input position. this delay is integrated in the engine management system as a safety feature and is not subject to mod
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.