2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles.
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.
“Car engine shut off at traffic light with traffic build up behind me. After an hour of waiting for tow truck, it suddenly started again. Took it to garage which changed the crankshaft sensor for $308.55. Apparently, faulty crankshaft sensor is a known common problem with mercedes clk cars!!”
NHTSA complaint #10217128, filed 2008-02, 76,000 miles“Crankshaft position sensor (cps) failed on my 2000 clk 430. Was replaced by dealer for $296. Failed numerous times, including once on the highway at highway speeds. Engine shuts off or refuses to turn over when hot (although battery keeps cranking), then after 20-30 minutes it turns on fine when cooled down.”
NHTSA complaint #10161748, filed 2006-07, 59,000 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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