2002 Mercedes Benz Clk430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-06-12 · Electrical System“for some unknown reasons my windows go down while driving , sometimes they may work fine, then out of know where all all 4 windows go down at any time , came be very dangerous in a rain storm or huracane , i have taken my car to atleasat 2-3 shops they pretend to repair it and said they needed a better scanner. i don't know what to do, it's very…”
2020-02-09 · Electrical System · 105,000 mi“while driving my windows go down when driving without a notice, this can be safety issue when i'm driving, also can be a distraction far as safety goes, this happens often without notice and allows the rain to enter inside my vehicle.…”
2015-07-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 150,100 mi“went to put my top up on mercedes cabriolet parked in my driveway. with the key on and the vehicle turned off, in park, parking brake on, pressed closure button. during closure headrests began to raise. not a sudden pop up kind of raising, but a slow, steady raising, as if i had my hand on the button to raise them, yet i did not. it's on the dash, …”
2015-01-28 · Structure:body · 145,000 mi“opened door and got in car to close and pulling handle the handle broke off. went to mercedes to order part and they said it was a weak part and have to order from germany. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.