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Mercedes Benz CLK430 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the Mercedes Benz CLK430 since 1999. The 2000 model year has 20 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and transmission problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
37
Recalls
0
Worst year
2000
Model years
1999-2003

Mercedes Benz CLK430 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK430 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz CLK430 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz CLK430 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1999200020022003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz CLK430 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    12
  • Transmission
    9
  • Engine
    6
  • Body
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Mercedes Benz CLK430 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-2Acceleration00
2002-4Electrical00
2000-20Electrical60,00001
1999-11Engine82,02000

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz CLK430

What years of the Mercedes Benz CLK430 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz CLK430 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz CLK430?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK430?

Electrical, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (9) and engine (6).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK430 have?

No recalls on record.

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