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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2003 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 has problems

2 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 train10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2003 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
In owners' words

What CLK430 owners report

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

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.…
Complaint 10598071 · Jun 13, 2014 · 100,000 miles

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