NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercedes-Benz CLK350

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

157

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

72

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

7

Crashes

6

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz CLK350

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Operating state

34

Condition issue

31

Reporting mechanism

30

Smell

29

Safety restraint issue

27

Fluid issue

17

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

14

Engine behavior

13

Recent change

13

Safety restraint behavior

9

Performance issue

8

Electrical issue

5

Lighting behavior

5

Braking behavior

4

Driver assistance issue

4

Steering behavior

4

Powering on/off behavior

3

Noise

2

Starting behavior

2

Thermal issue

2

Vibration/harshness

2

Access/entry issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Mar 24, 2025


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 inspected the tire and noticed a blowout of the sidewall. The vehicle was towed to Costco, where the…

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed May 8, 2023


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.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Apr 21, 2023


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.

2009 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Aug 22, 2022


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 mileage was 40,030.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Aug 23, 2021


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 that all the we ires are exposed,

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Mar 29, 2021


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. NOT INTERNET AND NO CODE STORED.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Mar 23, 2021


1 injured
Crash

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

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Feb 17, 2021


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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE…

2007 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Nov 13, 2020


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.

2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350

Filed Sep 30, 2020


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 CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.