2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK430 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430. That is the most of any CLK430 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 45%), typically at around 77,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 45% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 20% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 25,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 7,678 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
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…
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…
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…
Tl* 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…
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…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CLK430 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK430 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 CLK430 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.