Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Cable problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Pulling car into driveway and it just surged or took off, running into the garage door and crashing. I had foot on brake leaving black marks on driveway. Had 2 witnesses to the incident. Exact day not listed as I do not have that with me. Since that time I have noticed in the newspapers and t. V.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Driving on highway at 60 mph , stepped on accelerator to pass someone and there was no response. After that pulled over to side by coasting and found that the throttle linkage cable had broken at the attachment under the hood.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Mercedes Benz CLK320 model year vehicles:



CLK320 Service Bulletins
CLK320 Safety Recalls
CLK320 Defect Investigations