Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

Mercedes Benz CLK320 owners have reported 2 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
1
Door Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Mercedes Benz CLK320

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

I was driving up the mountain home ,the gas pedal gave out. I set the cruise control on and drove an hour home. When I got home I looked under the hood and came to see that the throttle cable had came detached. The car only has 59,000 miles on it. This is the first time it has happened to me.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Passenger latch broke and door would not hold closed . Mb fixed this. Now the same thing happened to the drivers side. While driving the door came open and would not latch shut. Could have caused severe injury. I had to drive the car to mb while holding door closed. They would not cover this issue.   Read details...




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