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NHTSA — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,891 miles

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2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 electrical problems

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2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 022011

CLK430 8-cyl

  • 165,456 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The instrument cluster led problem with my 2000 Mercedes clk 430 has become more of a problem within the past month. It happens quite frequently now. Whenever I start the vehicle, the gear indicator does not indicate which gear I'm in and the car proceeds in low mode until I pull over and restart it. The safety hazard lies in the fact that I don't check my gear indicator constantly, so if it fails and I don't notice, the low/slow mode that the car automatically shifts into could get me killed on any street where the speed limit is at least 35. This car has given me numerous problems the past year and my safety seems to be in jeopardy more and more as the these issues increase in severity. I made the financial sacrifice for this car because Mercedes are suppose to be some of the safest vehicles on the road......it's unfortunate that consumers in my situation don't have a voice when we're simply innocent victims in the making.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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problem #4

May 012010

CLK430

  • miles
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz Clk430. The contact stated the pixels in the digital dashboard were scrambled and failed. The vehicle was not taken in to be examined. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 92,099.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Oct 152007

CLK430 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz Clk430. While driving 35 mph, the instrumental panel led cluster display lights are not visible. The dealer stated that there is no recall and the cost to repair the vehicle was $1200. She stated ten to fifteen people experienced the same failure and the dealer repaired the vehicle at no charge. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 192006

CLK430 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Led on instrument panel does not function. Cannot see gear I am in or time, outside temperature etc.

- Needham, MA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 022007

CLK430 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz clk. The contact stated that the instrument panel is beginning to fade and is difficult to read. The bottom of the panel is turning orange in color. The rest of the panel remains gray. He has not spoken to the dealer regarding the failure. The current mileage was 44,500 and failure mileage was 44,000.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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