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Mercedes-Benz CLK500
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Complaints
92
Active records
Recalls
6
Active records
TSBs
73
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
6
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Top reported issues — Mercedes-Benz CLK500
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Sep 11, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 147,000.
2004 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Apr 27, 2025
After evaluation by garage it is concluded that there’s subframe damage to the vehicle
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Jan 28, 2024
The driver side seat belt. The seat belt won't retract. Yes, the seat belt is available for inspection upon request. The driver side seat belt is useless, because there is no tension in restrain your body from moving. No, the dealer will not fix the issue. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership. No warning lamps, messages, etc... prior to the driver side seat belt failed.
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Sep 29, 2023
Tire size: 245/40/17 Had a blowout without any warning, causing me to hit the center console and mirror receiving cuts and bruises. Immediately was pulled to the side of the road. When I got out to see what had happened, the rubber separated from the tire, which knocked off the back end of my car, scraped the entire passenger side of the car, knocking off the door handle and unclear as to what it damaged underneath my car. I have filed a complaint with the company, dealt with a Jesse Han and…
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Jul 3, 2023
While driving at 60mph on the a highway, without warning the passenger rear tire had a blowout. I immediately pulled off the road and when looking to see what happened, clearly seen was the rubber from the tire completely separated from the tire, causing major damage to my car. The rubber that came unattached ripped the passenger door handle off, scratched up the entire passenger side of my car, ripped off the passenger rear bumper and underneath damage as well. When taking the tire to try and…
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Oct 5, 2020
LOW BEAM IS OUT, DISCOVERED THAT ON BOTH SIDES ALL THE HEADLIGHT WIRES HAVE LOST ALL THE INSULATION. PICTURES CAN BE TEXTED.
2003 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Jul 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF RATTLED AND AIR WAS HEARD ESCAPING THROUGH THE CLOSED SUN ROOF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. FLETCHER JONES IMPORTS (7300 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Oct 3, 2018
GAS TANK LEAKS, CAR IN MOTON IN THE STREET
2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Oct 2, 2018
SRS LIGHT ON. I TOOK IT FOR CHACK AND HERE IS WHAT THE SCANNER SAYS: PASSENGER AIRBAG IGNITION SQUIB THE RESISTANCE VALUE IN THE IGNITION CIRCUIT IS TOO HIGH
2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500
Filed Jun 13, 2018
WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL THERE IS A VERY STRONG GAS SMELL ALL AROUND THE AUTOMOBILE. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION OFF. THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE. THE CEL WILL COME ON WITH CODE P0456. A SMOKE TEST OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK SHOWED THERE WAS A LEAK. PART NO: W0133-2075480. THIS PART IS THE SAME DESIGN AS WHAT IS ON THE CLS. THIS SAME FUEL SMELL ISSUE IS ON THE E CLASS AND CLS CLASS AND A WARRANTY EXTENSION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 15 YEARS BUT NOTHING FOR THE CLK. THIS IS A…