Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK430.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Dash Wiring problems |
The vehicle caught on fire under dashboard after it was parked. It set for a short time. There was no forewarning. The fire department put out the fire. The insurance company did an investigation, and stated that the fire was due to a malfunction in wiring from distribution panel and the fuse grid to the dashboard. This happened on may 10, 2003. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and received no satisfaction.