Mercedes Benz Clk320 2001
Model Clk320 made in 2001 by Mercedes Benz got 25 consumer complains as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and digital instrument panel. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. models 203 and model 209. model years unknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PB 42-45-98 | 03/28/2008 | 10025642 | 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 | 08/27/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 310800 | 08/31/2000 | 614940 | This bulletin states that an error in the assignment of the us federal mandated 17 digit vehicle identification number (vin) to subject vehicles was discovered. *tt | 12/15/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 8210196 | 06/04/2008 | 8210196B | 10015377 | 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 | 07/15/2005 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| PB-82-10-376F | 02/06/2009 | 10028585 | Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 11/12/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 06/15/2006 |
| I was hit in the driver side door and my air bag did not deploy. mercedes sent out a technical team who found that the airbag operated properly. they said i got hit too low but i was hit by a ford work van whose bumper is 27 up. there is not an inch of that door that is not caved in. i was hit so hard i was pushed across the intersection and up on a curb. my seat and console were moved over. i don't think i can safely repair and use or resell the car due to the airbag defect. *nm | |||
| 11/12/2006 | 81000 | 1 | 05/12/2006 |
| I was hit by a ford e350 ford work van in the drivers side door. my airbag did not deploy causing injury to my shoulder from the door buckling into me and moving my seat and console over. all professionals that see this car are very surprised i am not critically injured or dead. mercedes-benz sent a technical team to inspect the vehicle and found the airbag operated properly. they said the vehicle was hit beneath the airbag and the van starts at 27 off the ground. there is not an inch of that door that is not caved in. car has not been repaired because we are convinced it has a major defect and is unsafe to be legally put back on the road and i am concerned the rest of the airbags will not work. old door is still on car and still unable to open at all. *nm | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2001 mercedes benz clk 320. my concern is over its faulty display readouts that i hear many other owners are experiencing. the safety concern is that the left half of the display is very weak/dim and getting harder and harder to read. it's hazardous as i have to squint to read the display which takes my eyes off the road longer than they should be. as part of this cluster, the temperature pixels are not functional which has been unreadable for some time now. the main display issue started a few months ago but i fear will worsen. is there a recall on this or is one being considered? thank you for your attention. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/07/2009 | |||
| There is a faulty display readouts that many of mercedes benz clk class from 98-2002 as far as i'm aware; have/are experiencing. it is a problem since you can't see which gear you are in and that could cause a driver error that may lead to an accident. the shifter does have markings for p/n/d, while in d there's only one way to know if you have shifted to 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear and that is on the lcd screen. in addition bad or wrong temperature reading can cause the climate control to overheat or cool the car based on the outside readings. mercedes benz has poorly designed these clusters; based on a response from vdo siemens. (below is my conversation with them in my attempt to obtain a set of ribbons to fix this issue). i believe that based on my conversation with vdo; mercedes benz has designed these clusters knowing how poorly these ribbons are secured and expecting failure in the future and for customers to pay a ridiculous amount of money (over $ 1200) to replace and for labor to fix the units. here's a forum to see what the issue is http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w208-clk-class/1440865-instrument-cluster-pixel-fix.html andy, vdo makes many panels specific to manufacturer's criteria and are therefore proprietary to that manufacturer. the manufacturer owns the rights to those panels and vdo cannot sell or service that part after market. you will have to resolve your issue with mercedes benz as it is their panel built to their specifications. best regards, technical support team business unit cvam continental division interior 6755 snowdrift road allentown, pa 18106 usa 1-800-265-1818 http://www.continental-corporation.com proprietary and confidential. distribution only by express authority of continental ag or its subsidiaries. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 110000 | 1 | |
| While stopping at a traffic light at the end of exit 43 off ramp i95 in lynnfield ma. car engine shut off and would not restart. believe it to be a fault cps crankshaft position sensor which is a known quality issue. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 110000 | ||
| While stopping at a traffic light at the end of exit 43 off ramp i95 in lynnfield ma. car engine shut off and would not restart. believe it to be a fault cps crankshaft position sensor which is a known quality issue. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| When accelerating vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired fuel pump. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 10/01/2002 | |||
| Canadian car sold as american and lacks compliance with american standards. dt | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 11/07/2009 | |||
| There is a faulty display readouts that many of mercedes benz clk class from 98-2002 as far as i'm aware; have/are experiencing. it is a problem since you can't see which gear you are in and that could cause a driver error that may lead to an accident. the shifter does have markings for p/n/d, while in d there's only one way to know if you have shifted to 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear and that is on the lcd screen. in addition bad or wrong temperature reading can cause the climate control to overheat or cool the car based on the outside readings. mercedes benz has poorly designed these clusters; based on a response from vdo siemens. (below is my conversation with them in my attempt to obtain a set of ribbons to fix this issue). i believe that based on my conversation with vdo; mercedes benz has designed these clusters knowing how poorly these ribbons are secured and expecting failure in the future and for customers to pay a ridiculous amount of money (over $ 1200) to replace and for labor to fix the units. here's a forum to see what the issue is http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w208-clk-class/1440865-instrument-cluster-pixel-fix.html andy, vdo makes many panels specific to manufacturer's criteria and are therefore proprietary to that manufacturer. the manufacturer owns the rights to those panels and vdo cannot sell or service that part after market. you will have to resolve your issue with mercedes benz as it is their panel built to their specifications. best regards, technical support team business unit cvam continental division interior 6755 snowdrift road allentown, pa 18106 usa 1-800-265-1818 http://www.continental-corporation.com proprietary and confidential. distribution only by express authority of continental ag or its subsidiaries. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 30000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Pulling car into driveway and it just surged or took off, running into the garage door and crashing. i had foot on brake leaving black marks on driveway. had 2 witnesses to the incident. exact day not listed as i do not have that with me. since that time i have noticed in the newspapers and t.v. of 2 other incidents that caused property damage or even death in same brand of vehicle that would be explained by same malfunction. 1. in columbia s.c(death). and 1. in frankfort ky. running into a kroger store. *jb | |||
| When accelerating vehicle will stall out and die without warning. dealer has repaired fuel pump. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 01/21/2006 | 36400 | 1 | 09/09/2004 |
| Driving on highway at 60 mph , stepped on accelerator to pass someone and there was no response. after that pulled over to side by coasting and found that the throttle linkage cable had broken at the attachment under the hood. towed to mercedes dealer where it is currently being repaired with a new throttle cable assembly under warranty. 320 clk 2001 with 36400 miles .all maintanance done on time. could have been a dangerous situation . i used the cruise control to maneuver to the shoulder and wait for emergency tow.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | TEQUESTA | 33469 | PALM BEACH MOTORSPORTS | |
| NJ | LAWRENCEVILLE | 08648 | PRINCETON MERCEDES | 609 771 8040 |