Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz CLK350

Mercedes Benz CLK350 owners have reported 10 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz CLK350


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz CLK350

The Power Train problem

Vehicle would be stock on 1st or 3rd gear without any error code engine light or transmission light on. That can happen anytime. On take off at red light or cruising on 5th 6th or 7th shift. This is an automatic transmission with no mechanical issues. I am guessing it is a software issue.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Clk350. The contact stated that the vehicle reduced in speed when the accelerator pedal was applied. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal had to be depressed numerous times in order to accelerate, which responded intermittently.   Read details...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

I slowed down to make a turn and the car would not accelerate. It appeared to be stuck in high gear and did not shift back down to a low gear. This happened twice over a 3 week period. Both times I almost caused a traffic accident by being stuck in the middle of the road.   Read details...




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