2002 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK430 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK430. That ranks 3rd out of 4 CLK430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 105,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 2 | 50% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 150,100 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 25% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | 150,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | 150,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes Benz CLK430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
For some unknown reasons my windows go down while Driving , Sometimes they may work fine, then out of Know where all all 4 Windows go Down at any Time , came be Very Dangerous in a Rain Storm or Huracane , i have taken my Car to atleasat 2-3 Shops they Pretend to repair it and said they needed a…
While driving my windows go down when driving without a notice, this can be safety issue when i'm driving, also can be a distraction far as safety goes, this happens often without notice and allows the rain to enter inside my vehicle.
Went to put my top up on mercedes cabriolet parked in my driveway. With the key on and the vehicle turned off, in park, parking brake on, pressed closure button. During closure headrests began to raise. Not a sudden pop up kind of raising, but a slow, steady raising, as if i had my hand on the…
Opened door and got in car to close and pulling handle the handle broke off. Went to mercedes to order part and they said it was a weak part and have to order from germany. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz CLK430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 CLK430 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK430 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 CLK430 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), equipment adaptive/mobility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.