1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320Mercedes-benz Clk320 1999

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 18 MPG25 - 26 MPG423.19 - 444.35 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Clk320 Cabriolet -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320?
     - The 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320 is $3150.
  • Are there recalls for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk320, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 9195 [USA]: Due to this defective weld, the anchorages may not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Clk320

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id14884
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)11
    Model name (carline)Clk320
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)81
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.8411
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.7347
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Clk320 Cabriolet

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3300
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id14821
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)6
    Model name (carline)Clk320 Cabriolet
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)76
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.6242
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 135.2966
    EPA vehicle size classMinicompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
  • LI47.20-P-054958 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Combination message: "clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - bosch) or P226997 (water level message - delphi) or 171600 (filter load - bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
  • GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
  • LI91.10-P-048497 - STRUCTURE: Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
  • LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
  • LI27.60-P-059296 - POWER TRAIN: Selector lever blocks in position "p" (brake applied)
  • LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
  • LI83.00-P-052510 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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)
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: 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
  • 20-P-053398 - STEERING: 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
  • LI-58-40 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
  • PB-91-60-53A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PB-82-10-376F - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: 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
  • 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
  • 8210196 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS: 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
Known Recall Investigations
  • Engine crankshaft pulley failure investigation # PE03058

    The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.Odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.The subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).There have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See summary report attached for further detail.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20160102

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz clk320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof suddenly shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20110522

Rear roll bar will not raise or lower, could be fatal to rear passengers in a roll over situation. Roll bar/ head restraints stuck in lower position. This was an intermittent problem at first, now it does not work at all. Switch will not raise or lower roll bar all the way; as a result, cannot raise the convertible top. The top will not raise or lower unless the roll bar is all the way down. Will not release so that i can manually raise the top either. This is a defect that needs to be recalled. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20071231

Mercedes benz 1999 clk320: the outside mirror on the driver's door has turned so dark, it is virtually black and the driver cannot see anything in it. This inability to see in this exterior side-view mirror is extremely dangerous. It probably is caused by changes in the coating that is supposed to either heat the mirror or dim it. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20060714

Numerous complaints about a faulty crankshaft position sensor in mercedes benz vehicles that prevents cars from starting and also shuts them off whilst on the road and in motion. Car died on me 6 times. Luckily, i wasn't traveling very fast but this is very unsafe but i did cause a traffic delay and blocked the road several times while stalled. *nm

NoNoN NoneNone20041222

Dt: vehicle is burning oil. Dealer said they can't find the cause of the problem. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was burning excessive oil, and recommended that the dealer or manufacturer look into it.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone20040929

(1) vibrations of engine at idle was felt 1 day prior to the failure. (2) heard loud/knocking noise the next day while driving home. (3) home inspections revealed disengagement of the outer belt pulley from the harmonic balancer.*ak (4) called the san diego dealer for a repair/replacement. (5) the model is clk 320, 1999, approximately 64,000 miles when this happened. (6) directed to this site from an internet forum, whose hundred of members had stated the same problems. (7) surprised to see that odi did not find the defect serious enough to force the manufacturer recall.

NoNoN NoneNone20011016

While driving about 10 mph, power steering went out, dealer replaced the lower engine pulley. *jb

CrashNoN NoneNone20011008

Mercedes-benz, devon, pa, says floor mat jammed accelerator as driver braked.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990707

Massive loss of transmission fluid from sealed transmission unit. 1999 mercedes benz clk 320 causing trans to stop functioning while on the highway. *tr

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