Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63 · model year
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008MERCEDES-BENZAMG CLK63 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 AMG CLK63 is fuel/propulsion system with 1 filings, followed by tires:bead (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 2008 AMG CLK63. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20241206TIRES:BEAD
THERE'S A MANUFACTURING FLAW IN THE BEAD AREA OF ALL 4 TIRES THE CONDITION IS KNOWN AS AMIGRATING WIRE STEEL CORD IN THE BEAD AREA IS BLEEDING THROUGH THE RUBBER AND IS EXPOSED.
20200607FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
NOTED DRIP AREA UNDER THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE, THE CAR SMELLED OF GASOLINE. SERVICED AND REPAIRED AT DEALER INCLUDED: AUXILLARY PUMP, TANK INNER MODULE, SEAL RING, WIRE RING, CABLE HARNESS
Mileage: 25,332
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63 have?▼
The 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63 is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES:BEAD.
Is the 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.