1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the vehicle caught on fire under dashboard after it was parked. It set for a short time. There was no forewarning. The fire department put out the fire. The insurance company did an investigation, and stated that the fire was due to a malfunction in wiring from distribution panel and the fuse grid to the dashboard. This happened on may 10, 2003. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and received no satisfaction.”
NHTSA complaint #10136774, filed 2005-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 | 45% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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