Mercedes Benz CLK430 owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Read details...
Shift lever inoperative/ erratic: 2000 Clk430 being driven when transmission refused to shift from low gear, then second gear, and finally not at all! had vehicle towed to shop, shop found shifter had gone bad. I didn't know the transmission was electronically controlled. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz Clk430. The contact stated that the gear cluster pixel has faded out, preventing him from seeing what gear he is in when driving. The failure was noticed while driving 55 mph. Read details...
The vehicle started back firing and stalling, it suddenly lost all power. Traction lights illuminated on the dash. When the consumer pulled to the side , engine began smoking and the caught on fire. Fire was put out by the fire department dealer has been contacted. Read details...