Mercedes-benz Clk430 (cabriolet) 2000
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Below you will find all available information on the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet).
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars .
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
15 - 16 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 467.73 - 493.72 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet)?
- The 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet) has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 - 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 - 23 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet)?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet) can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet)?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 (cabriolet) is $3500.
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Clk430
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3500 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 15688 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) Clk430 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 81 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.3499 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.5972 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -7750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Clk430 (cabriolet)
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.3 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 15634 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 6 Model name (carline) Clk430 (cabriolet) Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 76 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 30.5997 EPA vehicle size class Minicompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -8750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details EMS 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- LI91.10-P-048497 - STRUCTURE: Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
- LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- LI27.60-P-059296 - POWER TRAIN: Selector lever blocks in position "p" (brake applied)
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- SB-91-60-193 - AIR BAGS: Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- PB-42-45-105 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: Mercedes benz: all model 202, 208, 210 equipped with code 472a (electronic stability program) esp indicator lamp illuminated/fault code C1401 or C1405. No model years listed. *pe
- 8210196 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS: Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. Model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. Front fog lamp(s) inoperative. Mercedes-benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. Updated 09/09/08. *pe
Engine crankshaft pulley failure investigation # PE03058
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.Odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure on all mercedes-benz vehicles using the subject component.The subject component failures are progressive in nature and only a small percentage of the complaints and warrant claims involved a failure that had progressed far enough to effect power steering performance (6 of 55 odi complaints reference increased steering effort).There have been no crashes or injuries related to the alleged defect.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See summary report attached for further detail.
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | Fire | N | None | None | 20150419 |
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. The protective plastic covering over the wires were crumbling and had fallen apart, bare wires had been touching inside of the housing. The wiring on the interior of the housing is not exposed to the elements. The wiring on the exterior of the housing exposed to the elements exhibits the same failure, in that the protective insulating plastic coating is deteriorated and exposed copper wires are touching each other. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20140309 |
We just purchased a 2002 mercedes benz clk 430. For barely two weeks and can't drive it. We are having major issue with the trunk to open because our battery is totally dead. We cannot jump cable the car because the batery is in the trunk and the trunk will not even open with the manual key that it comes with. I have called mercedes benz and do exactly what i was ask to do but still didnt work. I went on you tube, google, and search the internet for answers but nothing. A lot of people are having the same issue with their clk's convertible. It seems like this is a manufacturer and a defective merchandise. This is a big disappointment from the maker and that was unexpected. *tr
Crash | No | N | None | None | 20110710 |
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. The vehicle began to roll backwards down a hill as a result. The child then turned the steering wheel and the vehicle crashed into a fence. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the failure was not diagnosed, but it was repaired for body damages. A complaint was also filed with the manufacturer. The contact also stated that the vehicle was recently rekeyed, which may have contributed to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
No | No | N | None | None | 20110401 |
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. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20100511 |
Shift lever inoperative/ erratic: 2000 clk430 being driven when transmission refused to shift from low gear, then second gear, and finally not at all! Had vehicle towed to shop, shop found shifter had gone bad. I didn't know the transmission was electronically controlled. $1500 later it now runs out fine. Mileage was 77k. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20100430 |
Tl* 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.
No | No | N | None | None | 20080203 |
Car engine shut off at traffic light with traffic build up behind me. After an hour of waiting for tow truck, it suddenly started again. Took it to garage which changed the crankshaft sensor for $308.55. Apparently, faulty crankshaft sensor is a known common problem with mercedes clk cars!! *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20071213 |
The front plastic bumper has been designed to be too low to the ground and parking lot wheel bumpers are higher. When parking the 2000 clk model 430, this mismatch causes the plastic bumper to drag along the concrete bumper stop, and because of very weak design of the bumper, it will crack the bumper at its weakest points, causing the bumper to hang loose and become a potential safety hazard. The bumper should be recalled to be replaced with one that is higher from the ground. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20071014 |
Tl*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 $1200.00. 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.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- C1401 [1] Traction Control Valve RF Circuit Open
- C1405 [1] Traction Control Valve Rear Circuit Open
- P20DD [1] Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Pressure Sensor Circuit
- P0123 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input
- C1100 [1] ABS Pump Switch Circuit Failure
- C1101 [1] ABS Hydraulic Valve Circuit Failure
- C1504 [1] Dynamic Stability Control Right Front Valve Malfunction
- B1156 [1] B1156