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NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control Problems

2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,280 miles

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 032012

CLK500

  • 72,280 miles

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

While driving experienced sudden loss of power. Engine would rev normally but vehicle acted as if in neutral. I was able to move over to side of freeway safely. Placed car in park and then shifted back into drive, and car behaved normally. After doing research, I have discovered that this is a common problem with this model. According to, jayauto.wordpress.com, Mercedes is in a fight with its own suppliers because they produce a low-quality part. If you have problems with your 7-speed transmissions, please report it to: NHTSA. Only this organization can enforce Mercedes to do a transmission recall. In 2011, Mercedes made their biggest profit in their history. However, I don't think they will use it to fix their issues with transmission.

- Riverside , CA, USA

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