There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 4
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission › Floor Shift Assembly — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Structure › Body › Bumpers — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 156,000 miles · reported Apr 23, 2015
The interior of the headlamp assembly was melted and burnt. Upon close examination all of the wiring inside and outside of the headlamp enclosure was deteriorated. The protective plastic covering over the wires were crumbling and had fallen apart, bare wires had been touching inside of the housing. The wiring on the interior of the housing is not exposed to the elements. The wiring on the exterior of the housing exposed to the elements exhibits the same failure, in that the protective insulating plastic coating is deteriorated and exposed copper wires are touching each other.
Electrical System · reported Mar 20, 2014
We just purchased a 2002 mercedes benz clk 430. For barely two weeks and can't drive it. We are having major issue with the trunk to open because our battery is totally dead. We cannot jump cable the car because the batery is in the trunk and the trunk will not even open with the manual key that it comes with. I have called mercedes benz and do exactly what I was ask to do but still didnt work. I went on you tube, google, and search the internet for answers but nothing. A lot of people are having the same issue with their clk's convertible. It seems like this is a manufacturer and a defective…
Service Brakes · at 12,500 miles · reported Aug 10, 2013
I own a 2001 mercedes-benz clk430. I have been experiencing intermittent sporadic failure of the ABS, bas, esp systems when I apply the brake. On occasions the gas pedal sticks and the car speeds up to dangerous speed. The car has to be put in neutral and once stop and restart, it would run normal again, and the car shows "no malfunction". Recently on july of 2013, while I was driving on the freeway and the car sped up on it own and almost went out of control. When I apply the brake ABS/bas/esp reported as failed, but the car did stop when I put in neutral and apply the brake. I took to…
Power Train · at 70,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2011
The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and shut off when a child was able to shift the vehicle into neutral or reverse, without the presence of the key in the ignition. The vehicle began to roll backwards down a hill as a result. The child then turned the steering wheel and the vehicle crashed into a fence. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed, but it was repaired for body damages. A complaint was also filed with the manufacturer. The contact also stated that the…
Electrical System · at 165,456 miles · reported May 16, 2011
The instrument cluster LED problem with my 2000 mercedes clk 430 has become more of a problem within the past month. It happens quite frequently now. Whenever I start the vehicle, the gear indicator does not indicate which gear I'm in and the car proceeds in low mode until I pull over and restart it. The safety hazard lies in the fact that I don't check my gear indicator constantly, so if it fails and I don't notice, the low/slow mode that the car automatically shifts into could get me killed on any street where the speed limit is at least 35. This car has given me numerous problems the past…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.