2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK430 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430. That ranks 4th out of 4 CLK430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 | 1 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes- benz clk 430. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the accelerator cable had become detached. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK430 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK430 | 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 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK430?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.