2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
The 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ CLK430
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 — 17 complaints
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 — 23 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 — 7 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430 (current)
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