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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.
Owner complaints (14)
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 7).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLK320 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| CLK320 (Cabriolet) 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| CLK430 4.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| CLK430 (Cabriolet) 4.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| CLK55 AMG 5.4 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-29.