Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLK430 (1999–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 20. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All CLK430 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system10 30%
• Transmission and drivetrain8 24%
• Engine cooling5 15%
• Body and structure3 9.1%
• Brakes3 9.1%
• Air bags2 6.1%
• Wheels1 3.0%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 3.0%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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