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1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints112 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage128kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train41
Engine and engine cooling31
Air bags20
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Electrical system11
Wheels10
Structure10
Suspension10
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other CLK430 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CLK430 median. How we score

'99'00'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILUREPE03058 · closed Apr 22, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What CLK430 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR CLUSTER PIXEL HAS FADED OUT, PREVENTING HIM FROM SEEING WHAT GEAR HE IS IN WHEN DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. MERCEDES BENZ STATED THAT ALL OF THEIR VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED THAT WAY AND REFUSE…
Complaint 10197706 · Jul 27, 2007 · 73,000 miles
TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN. WHILE WAS GOING IN REVERSE FORDWARD GEAR WENT ON,MAKING A LOUD NOISE PUT THE LEVER ON NEUTRAL AND CAR STILL GOING FORWARD
Complaint 10003197 · Jan 22, 2003 · 128,120 miles
THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK FIRING AND STALLING, IT SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. TRACTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE, ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING AND THE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 854400 · Dec 27, 1999

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