Mercedes Benz CLK500 owners have reported 4 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition module (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's anti-theft controller (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Anti-theft Controller problems | |
| Instrument Panel Speedometer/odometer problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
Driving home from the grocery store on a surface street at approximately 35 mph. Engine switched off along with everything electrical. Car did restart and I was able to get home. Attempts to restart after that failed. Read details...
My transmission intermittently goes into low gear while driving at freeway speeds. The car suddenly slows down without the brake lights to warn traffic behind me. If I pull over & turn the engine off & back on, the transmission will shift gears normally for a few days. Read details...
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 mercedes-benz Clk500. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz Clk500. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel level gauge displayed an empty reading and the check engine light would illuminate intermittently. The contact stated that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system) but the Read details...