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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 19, 202424V874000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V874000
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| Dec 23, 202222V954000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V954000
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| Dec 20, 201919V918000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyA detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V918000
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Owner complaints by component33
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 21 |
| Air bags | 5 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 12 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 12 |
| Power train | 3 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 9 |
| Tires | 3 | 9 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Visibility
“2003 mercedes benz clk. Consumer writes in regards to sunroof glass bonding safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the sunroof was rusted.”
- Visibility/wiper
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz clk320. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
- Electrical system
“My 2003 mercedes benz clk 320 that I have owned for less than 1 year caught on fire on june 9, 2017. The engine is melted and destroyed luckily no one was injured despite it happened around a busy area.”
Other Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class model years
- 20043 recalls1 complaint
- 20033 recalls0 complaints
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- 2003 C-Class3 recalls4 complaints
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- 2016 GLC-Class12 recalls136 complaints
- 2010 S-Class0 recalls33 complaints
- 2014 CLA-Class6 recalls195 complaints
- 2015 Metris3 recalls1 complaint
- 2006 CLS-Class4 recalls33 complaints
- 2017 GLS-Class10 recalls42 complaints
- 2010 GLK-Class5 recalls241 complaints
- 2015 GLA-Class5 recalls101 complaints
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. The most recent, 24V874000 (reported November 19, 2024), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recalls for?
The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
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