general problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2006

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. Of 2 other incidents that caused property damage or even death in same brand of vehicle that would be explained by same malfunction. 1. In columbia s. C(death). And 1. In frankfort ky. Running into a kroger store.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When accelerating vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has repaired fuel pump.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK320

Vehicle Speed Control problems
2
Speed Control Cable problems
1


CLK320 Service Bulletins
CLK320 Safety Recalls
CLK320 Defect Investigations