Mercedes Benz Clk430 2000
Model Clk430 made in 2000 by Mercedes Benz got 28 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electronic stability control and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling).
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-91-60-193 | 06/11/2010 | 10034306 | Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset | 11/01/2010 | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||||
| PB-42-45-105 | 03/02/2009 | 10032370 | Mercedes benz: all model 202, 208, 210 equipped with code 472a (electronic stability program) esp indicator lamp illuminated/fault code c1401 or c1405. no model years listed. *pe | 03/12/2010 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||||
| 8210196 | 06/04/2008 | 8210196B | 10015377 | Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. front fog lamp(s) inoperative. mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. updated 09/09/08. *pe | 07/15/2005 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | ||||||
| PE03058 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 12/17/2003 | 04/22/2004 | ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.the subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).there have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.a safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see summary report attached for further detail. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 80000 | 2 | 01/15/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. while driving 35 mph, the instrumental panel led cluster display lights are not visible. the dealer stated that there is no recall and the cost to repair the vehicle was $1200.00. she stated ten to fifteen people experienced the same failure and the dealer repaired the vehicle at no charge. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 05/19/2006 | 60000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| Led on instrument panel does not function. cannot see gear i am in or time, outside temperature etc. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/11/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. while parked the contact stated a child climbed into the vehicle and moved the gear shifter from park to neutral or reverse without the key in the ignition and the vehicle began to roll down a hill. the child turned the steering wheel and the steering wheel unlocked. the vehicle crashed into a fence and came to a stop. there were no injuries. there was damage to the drivers side door and to the fence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. the contact stated the vehicle was recently re keyed and that may be related to the failure of the steering and gear shifter not locking while parked. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. ds | |||
| 05/01/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that her dashboard which normally reads digitally cannot be read anymore because the pixels are scrambled. the vehicle was not taken in to be examined. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage 92,099. sm. | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 25000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that the gear display lights no longer illuminate on the instrument panel. as a result, he has difficulty seeing what gear is being used. the manufacturer will not cover the cost of the repairs. the current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 25,000. | |||
| 06/26/2007 | 75000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz clk430. the contact stated that the pixels on the cluster are defective. he stated that he can only see half of the pixels on the screen. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 150,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. | |||
| 03/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| Cluster defect. screen is scrambled. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 76000 | 2 | 03/18/2003 |
| Car engine shut off at traffic light with traffic build up behind me. after an hour of waiting for tow truck, it suddenly started again. took it to garage which changed the crankshaft sensor for $308.55. apparently, faulty crankshaft sensor is a known common problem with mercedes clk cars!! *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/02/2006 | 59000 | 8 | 02/01/2002 |
| Crankshaft position sensor (cps) failed on my 2000 clk 430. was replaced by dealer for $296. failed numerous times, including once on the highway at highway speeds. engine shuts off or refuses to turn over when hot (although battery keeps cranking), then after 20-30 minutes it turns on fine when cooled down. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 20000 | 3 | |
| While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. the dealership blamed the failure on the quality of gas in the state. a factory rep refused to come out because of what the dealership indicated what the problem was. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/12/2010 | 77000 | ||
| Shift lever inoperative/ erratic: 2000 clk430 being driven when transmission refused to shift from low gear, then second gear, and finally not at all! had vehicle towed to shop, shop found shifter had gone bad. i didn't know the transmisson was electroncially controlled. $1500 later it now runs out fine. mileage was 77k. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 1 | 05/24/2005 | |
| 2000 mercedes clk 430 water spilled on the center console resulting in the shifter becoming inoperative. *mr *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 3000 | 1 | |
| Front bumper cover / air dam broke on ordinary wheel stop in public parking lot. car has inadequate clearance and front bumper cover / air dam is constructed so that it hooks on wheel stops and breaks. it happens every time you park if you bring the front tires to within a foot of the wheel stops. according to mbusa, the front bumper cover is an air foil / safety device providing stability to the car. once it is broken, the entire front bumper cover has to be replaced, but of course it will only happen again and again. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 12/14/2007 | 48000 | 2 | |
| The front plastic bumper has been designed to be too low to the ground and parking lot wheel bumpers are higher. when parking the 2000 clk model 430, this mismatch causes the plastic bumper to drag along the concrete bumper stop, and because of very weak design of the bumper, it will crack the bumper at its weakest points, causing the bumper to hang loose and become a potential safety hazard. the bumper should be recalled to be replaced with one that is higher from the ground. *tr | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 7678 | 1 | 12/08/1999 |
| I had a michelin low profile tire lose pressure and it failed at 30 mph. the entire sidewall separated in one piece from the rest of the tire. i had just exited i-10 and if the tire had failed at 60 mph it would have been serious and life threatening. i have the tire (7600 miles) and pictures. these tires are dangerous. it is impossible to look at one and detect a loss of air pressure. there is no way to tell from the cars instrumentation if a tire is losing pressure until it fails and comes apart. *nm | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 7678 | 1 | 12/08/1999 |
| I had a michelin low profile tire lose pressure and it failed at 30 mph. the entire sidewall separated in one piece from the rest of the tire. i had just exited i-10 and if the tire had failed at 60 mph it would have been serious and life threatening. i have the tire (7600 miles) and pictures. these tires are dangerous. it is impossible to look at one and detect a loss of air pressure. there is no way to tell from the cars instrumentation if a tire is losing pressure until it fails and comes apart. *nm | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 04/02/2011 | 165456 | ||
| 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 it. the safety hazard lies in the fact that i dont check my gear indicator constantly, so if it fails and i dont notice, the low/slow mode that the car automatically shifts into could get me killed on any street where the speed limit is at least 35. this car has given me numerous problems the past year and my safety seems to be in jeopardy more and more as the these issues increase in severity. i made the financial sacrifice for this car because mercedes are suppose to be some of the safest vehicles on the road......it's unfortunate that consumers in my situation don't have a voice when we're simply innocent victims in the making. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 07/03/2000 | |
| While windshield wipers are in use and it's raining there is a glare on windshield which may cause visual difficulties, and may result a crash. dealer replaced windshield and windshield wipers, but problem still occurs. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN FRANCISCO | MERCEDES BENZ | ||
| CT | GREENWICH | 06830 | MERCEDES BENZ OF GREENWICH | 203 869 2850 |