1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK430 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430. That ranks 2nd out of 4 CLK430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 100,560 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | 100,560 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | 91,353 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 18% | 70,512 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 18% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 70,512 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On friday may 30, 2014, at approximately 0200, i was getting on the freeway on 880-s in downtown oakland. I was driving in the far left lane, and there was construction going on. While i was driving i felt a large bump, and immediately i tried to pull to the shoulder. I looked back and saw it was a…
I was stuck in traffic and car stalled out in the middle of rush hour. I could not re start for about 40 min. It shut down two more times before i got home.this was a bad situation, very dangerous. I had no where to go to get out of the way. Turns out to be a bad crankshaft position sensor. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz clk430. The contact stated that the gear cluster pixel has faded out, preventing him from seeing what gear he is in when driving. The failure was noticed while driving 55 mph. Mercedes benz stated that all of their vehicles are designed that way and refuse…
Failed crankshaft position sensor left my car dead in very heavy highway traffic during rush hour. The crankshaft position sensor is notoriously failure-prone on the 8-cyl mercedes models. This is obviously (from the number of complaints) a defective part and needs to be recalled right away…
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…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CLK430 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK430 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK430 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
See all Mercedes Benz CLK430 problems by year, every Mercedes Benz model, or the Mercedes Benz VIN decoder.
Similar Mercedes Benz models
Embed this 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK430 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.