Total Complaints
2 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 · model year
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005MERCEDES-BENZCLK55 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 2005 CLK55 is unknown or other with 1 filings, followed by steering (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 2005 CLK55. 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 |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110811STEERING
STEERING WHEEL STUCK IN HIGHEST POSITION OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS' VIEW. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
20060919UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE THEM FOR REPAIR WORK DONE ON THERE 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK55. *KB THE COVERINGS THAT WERE REPLACED ARE A PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC THAT FITS UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER AND IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE COVERINGS BECAME WEDGED AGAINST THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REMOVED THE COVERING AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN WITHOUT IT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE COVERING ON THE LEFT SIDE SLID IN FRONT OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE THEN WENT FLYING OFF THE CAR WHILE IT WAS GOING 60 MPH. THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE COVERINGS REPLACED. THE COVERING WERE REPLACED AND THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPLACEMENTS. THE VEHICLE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COVERINGS. THE CONSUMER FEELS THE PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *NM
Mileage: 17,927
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 have?▼
The 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 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.