Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz clk 430. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission would not shift into third or fourth gear. The failure recurred intermittently and progressed to a permanent failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to the transmission control unit. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000. Returned by usps on 8/9/2013. 2nd attempt failed on 8/9/2013.
The worst 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Driver assistance1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After the 2001 clk 430 displayed several times the ABS alert and ESC alert the car began to jerk and completely stop. We have had the complete brake and tire system replace from calipers to rims. We are now being told the problem is the yaw rate sensor which has been the subject of numerous complaints.
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Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK
Is the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK, close to a typical CLK model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK have?
No recalls on record.
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