2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk430. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz s430. The contact stated the vehicle failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes- benz clk 430. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the accelerator cable had become detached. The vehicle was repaired and the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk430 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.