Mercedes Benz CLK430 owners have reported 4 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's bumper (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Structure problems | |
| Bumper problems | |
| Body problems |
This is another example of the defect reported in odi id number 769483: crack in passenger-side airbag cover (1999 mercedes-benz Clk430). At this point I consider this to be a cosmetic defect only but would like to be notified if it turns out that there is a safety issue. Read details...
The front plastic bumper has been designed to be too low to the ground and parking lot wheel bumpers are higher. When parking the 2000 clk model 430, this mismatch causes the plastic bumper to drag along the concrete bumper stop, and because of very weak design of the bumper, it will crack the Read details...
Opened door and got in car to close and pulling handle the handle broke off. Went to mercedes to order part and they said it was a weak part and have to order from germany. Read details...