Mercedes Benz CLK430 Problems by Year
Mercedes Benz CLK430 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CLK430 year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 CLK430: 20 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 CLK430: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 CLK430: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz CLK430 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CLK430 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 CLK430 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 CLK430 | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 CLK430 | 20 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 CLK430 | 11 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CLK430 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (11), 2000 (20) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CLK430 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK430?
Electrical System, with 12 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK430 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.