MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430

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2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:30.780Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz CLK430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2002: 4 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003
2000: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
199911
200020
20024
20032

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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THE INTERIOR OF THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS MELTED AND BURNT. UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION ALL OF THE WIRING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP ENCLOSURE WAS DETERIORATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150423

POWER TRAIN

4 of 20 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift assembly and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ CLK430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF WHEN A CHILD WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR REVERSE, WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE KEY IN THE IGNITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110714

2000 MERCEDES CLK 430 WATER SPILLED ON THE CENTER CONSOLE RESULTING IN THE SHIFTER BECOMING INOPERATIVE. *MR *SC

NHTSA ODI report, 20050825

STRUCTURE

2 of 20 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing bumpers.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

VISIBILITY

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

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WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE AND IT'S RAINING THERE IS A GLARE ON WINDSHIELD WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTIES, AND MAY RESULT A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED WINDSHIELD AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001121

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz CLK430 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.