2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430.

Most common 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2014-06-13, Power Train
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. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN
2011-12-22, Vehicle Speed Control
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 WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,430.

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 questions

Does the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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