https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Clk350. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:32:54 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-2076606 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and making a turn, the contact became aware of an abnormal sound, and the driver's side roof air bags and driver's side door air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The contact's neighbor later informed the contact that the rear driver's side tire was flat. The contact i https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1893320 Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT The glued seam on the convertible top has come unglued above the back window. The car has been garage kept and only has 66,000 miles. When riding down the road, I am afraid the top may continue to peel back and try to come loose. This isn't only a safety concern, it is a security concern, and protection from weather. It seems to be a known issue in the Mercedes forums. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1889543 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear taillights became inoperable and would not illuminate as designed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1835183 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes - Benz CLK350. The contact stated he turned on the air condition of his vehicle and an odor of mold came from the vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that there was no recall for that failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and they also stated that there was no recall for the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1764543 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I've just bought the car and it has only 70k, the engine doesn't want to go, it stalls but there is no check engine light on, I'll be driving and the car will just die, or start to diminish, and gas consumption , now all my lights fail, high beams, low beams, turn signals, Brake lights one after another, so I go to auto zone to purchase lights and one of the associates comes to help me, he stares https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1764544 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I've just bought the car and it has only 70k, the engine doesn't want to go, it stalls but there is no check engine light on, I'll be driving and the car will just die, or start to diminish, and gas consumption , now all my lights fail, high beams, low beams, turn signals, Brake lights one after another, so I go to auto zone to purchase lights and one of the associates comes to help me, he stares https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1764545 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT I've just bought the car and it has only 70k, the engine doesn't want to go, it stalls but there is no check engine light on, I'll be driving and the car will just die, or start to diminish, and gas consumption , now all my lights fail, high beams, low beams, turn signals, Brake lights one after another, so I go to auto zone to purchase lights and one of the associates comes to help me, he stares https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1737195 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT SRS LIGHT COMES ON. HAD VEHICLE SCANNED AND APPEARS TO BE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BUT DOESN'T SAY WHICH ONE. AFTER DELETING THE CODE, THE LIGHT STAYS OFF UNTIL SOMEONE RIDES WITH ME. ONCE THEY GET OUT THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE DIGITAL RING ON THE DASH THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES IN SECTIONS AND INTERMITTENTLY. CANNOT FIND ANY CODE OR REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM ANYWHERE. NO https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1737196 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT SRS LIGHT COMES ON. HAD VEHICLE SCANNED AND APPEARS TO BE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG BUT DOESN'T SAY WHICH ONE. AFTER DELETING THE CODE, THE LIGHT STAYS OFF UNTIL SOMEONE RIDES WITH ME. ONCE THEY GET OUT THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE DIGITAL RING ON THE DASH THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL FLASHES IN SECTIONS AND INTERMITTENTLY. CANNOT FIND ANY CODE OR REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM ANYWHERE. NO https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1735857 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT ON 10/26/20 I WAS REAR END, I OWN A 2006 CLK 350 MERCEDES. I WAS SITTING STILL IN MY , A CAR HIT BE IN THE REAR CAUSING MY HEAD RESTRAINT TO DEPLOY. FROM THAT DUAL IMPACT, I SUSTAIN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ,LUMBAR AND CERVICAL INJURY AND DIPLOPIA ( DOUBLE VISION) RINGING IN EAR (TINNITUS) EQUILIBRIUM,*DT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1735858 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT ON 10/26/20 I WAS REAR END, I OWN A 2006 CLK 350 MERCEDES. I WAS SITTING STILL IN MY , A CAR HIT BE IN THE REAR CAUSING MY HEAD RESTRAINT TO DEPLOY. FROM THAT DUAL IMPACT, I SUSTAIN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ,LUMBAR AND CERVICAL INJURY AND DIPLOPIA ( DOUBLE VISION) RINGING IN EAR (TINNITUS) EQUILIBRIUM,*DT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1727669 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME DETERIORATED WHICH RESULTED IN THE TWO PARTS SEPARATING. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF LONG BEACH (2300 E SPRING ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755, (562) 374-7759) WHERE IT EXPLAINED OVER THE PHONE THAT THE DEALER WAS NOT GOING TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1706303 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, THERE IS A VERY STEONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE SMELL IA THERE UTIL AT LEAST HALF THE TANK IS USED. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH "E" SERIES. MB ISSUED A RECALL. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 2007 CLK350 EVENTHOUGH SAME PARTS ARE USED TO DELIVER THE FUEL. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1696419 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE (650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570) WAS CONTACTED AND CON https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1695296 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT MANY OWNERS OF LATE-MODEL MERCEDES-BENZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.5L V6 ENGINES (M272 OR M273) HAVE EXPERIENCED PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE POOR IDLE, LOSS OF POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P2006 CODE (OR SOMETIMES OTHER CODES). THE SHAFTS WILL FAIL INSIDE THE MANIFOLD AND BIND, CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK AND THE CAPS SHOWN TO LOOK LIKE THEY ARE POPPING OFF THE MANIFOLD. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1695297 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT MANY OWNERS OF LATE-MODEL MERCEDES-BENZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.5L V6 ENGINES (M272 OR M273) HAVE EXPERIENCED PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE POOR IDLE, LOSS OF POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P2006 CODE (OR SOMETIMES OTHER CODES). THE SHAFTS WILL FAIL INSIDE THE MANIFOLD AND BIND, CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK AND THE CAPS SHOWN TO LOOK LIKE THEY ARE POPPING OFF THE MANIFOLD. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1695298 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT MANY OWNERS OF LATE-MODEL MERCEDES-BENZ CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.5L V6 ENGINES (M272 OR M273) HAVE EXPERIENCED PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS THAT INCLUDE POOR IDLE, LOSS OF POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P2006 CODE (OR SOMETIMES OTHER CODES). THE SHAFTS WILL FAIL INSIDE THE MANIFOLD AND BIND, CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK AND THE CAPS SHOWN TO LOOK LIKE THEY ARE POPPING OFF THE MANIFOLD. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1690246 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG PROBLEM LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOT SHORE IF AIRBAG WILL WORK WHEN NEEDED https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1684807 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF MODESTO LOCATED AT 3900 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356 WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1680150 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT HEADREST AIR BAG EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LOSS OF HEARING IN HER LEFT EAR THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SOS SYSTEM ALERTED HER OF A FAILURE AND A TOW TRUCK WAS SENT TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RBM OF ALPHARETTA (345 M https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1673595 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR STATE EMISSION TESTING AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE M https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1673294 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT SHOWING DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEFECTIVE https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1672841 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, CAM SHAFT SENSOR AND VALVES HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1667148 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT TIRE SEPARATED FROM OUTER WALL ON MAJOR HIGHWAY. I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER AND STOP .WHEN I DID TIRE ROLLED OFF OF CAR IN FRONT OF ME DOWN THE ROAD. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1665807 Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I FILL MY CAR UP I CAN SMELL GAS IN MY GARAGE. ONCE I DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE AND IT GETS BELOW A HALF TANK OR SO I DON'T SMELL THE GAS ANYMORE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE MADE SOME FUMES INTO MY HOUSE AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I SEE SOME MODELS OF MERCEDES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS REASON. I WOULD LIKE MERCEDES TO RECALL AND REPAIR THIS AT NO CHARGE TO ME. APPARENTLY ME https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1664371 Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE SUNROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE 650 SUNRISE HWY, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570 WAS CONTACT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1662233 Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT'S PARTNER OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS PARTNER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHADE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FELL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SAN FRANCISCO LOCATED AT 500 8TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUN SCREEN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1655006 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR-SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR WHICH IS BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM IS DEFECTIVE. THE MERCEDES DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE SEAT AT GREAT EXPENSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE THE SRS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS W https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1655007 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR-SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR WHICH IS BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM IS DEFECTIVE. THE MERCEDES DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE SEAT AT GREAT EXPENSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE THE SRS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS W https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-clk350#complaint-1655008 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE CAR-SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR WHICH IS BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM IS DEFECTIVE. THE MERCEDES DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE SEAT AT GREAT EXPENSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE THE SRS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION THE AIRBAGS W