Steering Problems of Mercedes Benz CLK500

Mercedes Benz CLK500 owners have reported 3 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercedes Benz CLK500


Recently reported Steering problems of Mercedes Benz CLK500

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1. 1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was   Read details...

The Steering Rack problem

Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1. 1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was   Read details...

The Steering problem

Driving at 35 mph car began to stall and lose power, car eventually gained power and acceleration, once driving slower the car lost power again and cut completely off after all lights on dash board came on.   Read details...




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