2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350
4 recalls — 52 complaints — 35 TSBs
24V874000 Nov 19, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this reca... Read more
22V954000 Dec 23, 2022
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Consequence
A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2... Read more
21V196000 Mar 19, 2021
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel an... Read more
Consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's... Read more
19V918000 Dec 20, 2019
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/... Read more
Consequence
A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Complaint Statistics
52 total complaints
3 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Aug 1, 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 ano... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Aug 1, 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 ano... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 23, 2021
Incident date: Aug 1, 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 ano... Read more
SEATS
Mar 23, 2021
Incident date: Oct 26, 2020
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) EQUILIBRI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 23, 2021
Incident date: Oct 26, 2020
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) EQUILIBRI... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY
Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
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 TH... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Mar 18, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
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... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Mar 18, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
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... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 18, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
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... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 26, 2019
THE DEALER SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT DISCLOSING THE MULTIPLE SAFETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE CAR; SUCH AS, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, ENGINE INSTABILITY, EMISSIONS DECEPTION, AND ODOMETER ACCURACY, AND FLOOD DAMAGE. DURING THE GENERATION OF THE PURCHASE, THE DEALER INSI... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 26, 2019
THE DEALER SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT DISCLOSING THE MULTIPLE SAFETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE CAR; SUCH AS, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, ENGINE INSTABILITY, EMISSIONS DECEPTION, AND ODOMETER ACCURACY, AND FLOOD DAMAGE. DURING THE GENERATION OF THE PURCHASE, THE DEALER INSI... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 26, 2019
THE DEALER SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT DISCLOSING THE MULTIPLE SAFETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE CAR; SUCH AS, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, ENGINE INSTABILITY, EMISSIONS DECEPTION, AND ODOMETER ACCURACY, AND FLOOD DAMAGE. DURING THE GENERATION OF THE PURCHASE, THE DEALER INSI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 26, 2017
Incident date: Dec 25, 2017
I FIRST THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD BEEN STEALING MY GAS UNTIL MY CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS. IF I GIVE SOMEONE A RIDE IN MY CAR, THEY MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SMELL AS SOON AS I START TO DRIVE. MY COWORKERS HAVE NOTICED THE ODOR IN WHEN THEY PASS BY MY CAR IN THE PARKING LOT AND THE SPOTS THAT IT LEAVES ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 1, 2017
Incident date: Nov 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT, WHICH ULTIMATELY CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 22, 2017
Incident date: Jun 9, 2017
MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 2004 & 2007 & EQUIPPED WITH MERCEDES' M272 HAVE A FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT WHICH WAS NOT PROPERLY ANEALED, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR. THE SUBJECT ENGINES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE GEARS IN THEIR BALANCE SHAFTS. THESE DEFECTIVE GEARS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY, E... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2017
Incident date: Dec 9, 2016
ON DECEMBER 9, 2016 I TOOK MY 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE BACK SEAT AREA. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE FUEL SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. ALTHOUGH I WAS AWARE OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP GASKET WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 35,000 MILES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE. WANTED TO CHARGE $2000 TO REPLACE AFTER COMPLAINING REDUCED CHARGE TO $1400.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 25, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE IN THE INCORRECT GEAR AND DROVE SLUGGISHLY. AFTER A MILE OR SO, THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND BACK INTO THE DRIVE POSITION TO GET THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 5/19/15*CN T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REDUCED IN SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE, WHICH RESPONDED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REDUCED IN SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED NUMEROUS TIMES IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE, WHICH RESPONDED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2014
Incident date: May 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A PERSISTENT ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AT THE SEALING POINT AND WAS LEAKING FUEL .THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 15, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LEFT SENDING UNIT WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2014
BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY 2013 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS FELL OFF.I CHECKED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WITH SOMEONE PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DANGLING LOOSE INSIDE TRUNK THIRD LIGHT SPACE BUT NO COVER LENS. DIDN'T NOTICE THE LENS HAD FALLEN OFF UNTIL SEVERAL STRANGERS TAILING ME T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2014
BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY 2013 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS FELL OFF.I CHECKED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WITH SOMEONE PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DANGLING LOOSE INSIDE TRUNK THIRD LIGHT SPACE BUT NO COVER LENS. DIDN'T NOTICE THE LENS HAD FALLEN OFF UNTIL SEVERAL STRANGERS TAILING ME T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 20, 2014
Incident date: May 3, 2014
BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY 2013 THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LENS FELL OFF.I CHECKED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WITH SOMEONE PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT DANGLING LOOSE INSIDE TRUNK THIRD LIGHT SPACE BUT NO COVER LENS. DIDN'T NOTICE THE LENS HAD FALLEN OFF UNTIL SEVERAL STRANGERS TAILING ME T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 19, 2014
SIMILAR TO THE GAS FUMES LEAK EXPERIENCED ON THE E CLASS, OUR 2006 CLK CLASS SUDDENLY EMITTED GAS FUMES ORIGINATING FROM THE GAS TANK AFTER THE TANK WAS FILLED WITH GAS. *TR
SEATS
Apr 17, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
WHILE PARKED I STARTED THE CAR AND PLACED AN ITEM ON THE PASSENGERS SEAT. IMMEDIATELY THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. THE SRS HAS DETECTED SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND SHUT THE AIRBAGS OFF ON THE CAR WHICH IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC I WAS TOLD CODE 9223 AN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 17, 2014
Incident date: Jan 14, 2014
WHILE PARKED I STARTED THE CAR AND PLACED AN ITEM ON THE PASSENGERS SEAT. IMMEDIATELY THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. THE SRS HAS DETECTED SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND SHUT THE AIRBAGS OFF ON THE CAR WHICH IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC I WAS TOLD CODE 9223 AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 8, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2012
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MERCEDES DEALER REPLACED CAMSHAFT SENSOR THE VEHICLE HAD 52500 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR. THEY STATED IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THE CAMSHAFT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES NOW AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO THIS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 18, 2013
Incident date: Sep 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING, GASOLINE FUMES FILLED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOTH THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A DEFECTIVE RING AROUN... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 13, 2013
MY CAR HAS ALOT PROBLEMS,, I DON'T THINK ITS SAFE TO DRIVE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BUT MY BALANCE AND STEERING IS NO RIGHT,... *TR
STEERING
Aug 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 13, 2013
MY CAR HAS ALOT PROBLEMS,, I DON'T THINK ITS SAFE TO DRIVE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BUT MY BALANCE AND STEERING IS NO RIGHT,... *TR
SUSPENSION
Aug 11, 2013
Incident date: Mar 13, 2013
MY CAR HAS ALOT PROBLEMS,, I DON'T THINK ITS SAFE TO DRIVE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BUT MY BALANCE AND STEERING IS NO RIGHT,... *TR
ENGINE
Jul 26, 2013
Incident date: Jul 18, 2013
CLK 2006 DEFECTIVE BALANCE SHAFT/TIMING CHAIN: PURCHASED OUR CAR NEW, HAVE MAINTAINED IT AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL, ALL RECOMMENDED REPAIRS AND SERVICES COMPLETED WHEN RECOMMENDED AND DUE, ALL DONE AT THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED OUR CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MONTHS AGO, FELT LIKE THE CAR WA... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
AFTER ONLY 80,000 MILES, MY $55,000 CAR NOW NEEDS $5,200 WORTH OF REPAIRS TO FIX A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE BALANCE SHAFT. WITHOUT THIS REPAIR, DRIVING MY CAR IS UNSAFE, YET MERCEDES IS NOT OFFERING TO HELP FIX A PROBLEM THEY CREATED. ADD MY NAME TO THE LONG LIST OF MERCEDES OWNERS DISSATISFIED WITH THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2013
Incident date: May 18, 2012
FUEL LEAKAGE/PUDDLING OUT OF TOP OF LEFT FUEL SENDING UNIT, MOST NOTABLE AFTER FILLING TANK. NOTICED AT LEFT REAR TIRE WELL OF CAR ON OUTSIDE ONLY. INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT THE GASKET ON THE SENDING UNIT WAS FAULTY (FUEL STAINING NOTED ON TOP OF SENDING UNIT)SO REPLACED GASKET WITH INITIAL IMPROVEMEN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 11, 2013
Incident date: Dec 10, 2012
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP AND WAS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE. AUTOMOBILE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND PRIMARILY DRIVEN TO WORK WITH HIGHWAY MILES. ONLY PREMIUM NON-ETHANOL MIXED FUEL WAS USED FROM SHELL. SUDDENLY, ONE DAY, STRONG GASOLINE ODOR PERMEATES GARAGE. ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 11, 2013
Incident date: Dec 10, 2012
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP AND WAS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE. AUTOMOBILE WAS GARAGE KEPT AND PRIMARILY DRIVEN TO WORK WITH HIGHWAY MILES. ONLY PREMIUM NON-ETHANOL MIXED FUEL WAS USED FROM SHELL. SUDDENLY, ONE DAY, STRONG GASOLINE ODOR PERMEATES GARAGE. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 22, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED, "SRS RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP" UPON INVESTIGATING THIS ERROR MESSAGE ON THE INTERNET MERCEDES BENZ FORUM, I HAVE DETERMINED THE FOLLOWING: 1. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AFFECTING SEVERAL MB MODELS, INCLUDING THE E-CLASS, C-CLASS, SLK, CLK, AND... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 12, 2011
Incident date: Dec 11, 2011
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS. IT WORKED PERFECTLY AND WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS THEN IT JUST STOPPED WORKING. 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 350. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 2, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2006 MB 350 CLK. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD IT WAS A BALANCE SHAFT ISSUE AND WOULD COST ABOUT $5000 TO REPAIR. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 2, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2006 MB 350 CLK. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD IT WAS A BALANCE SHAFT ISSUE AND WOULD COST ABOUT $5000 TO REPAIR. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 2011
Incident date: Jun 9, 2011
THE '06 CLK 350 I AM ABOUT TO PURCHASE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE CEL. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALANCE SHAFT, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO MISFIRING AND OTHER ENGINE PROBLEMS. I DO NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS, OR EVEN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 2011
Incident date: Oct 20, 2010
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BALANCE SHAFT CONCERN.*TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Feb 20, 2010
2006 MERCEDES CLK350 CONVERTIBLE- ABOUT 45, 000 MILES ON IT, BOUGHT AS A USED CAR IN SEPT 2009. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE LEFT ON ALL DAY AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I WOULD DRIVE ABOUT A BLOCK OR TWO AND THE SECOND TIME I PUT ON B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 19, 2010
Incident date: Oct 10, 2009
DRIVING HOME ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT, CAR SHIFTED UNEXPECTEDLY AT HIGH SPEED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. CAME TO STOP EXITING OFF FREEWAY AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON ENGINE WAS ABLE TO LIMP HOME WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. TOWED TO MERCEDES AND WAS TOLD IT WA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Nov 9, 2009
Incident date: Sep 29, 2009
MY MERCEDES 350 ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED VERY RAPID ACCELERATION. I AVOIDED CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION AND CRASHED INTO A BEVERLY HILLS LAMP POST WHICH CAUSED OVER $25,000.00 DAMAGE TO THE POST AND MY CAR. MERCEDES NOT ACCEPTING ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
Crash
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EPA Fuel Economy — 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 7-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $4,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350
35 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
NCU - 24240304
Mar 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has entered into a Settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
LI91.18-P-077075
Dec 4, 2023
220000 SEATS
Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.g. seat bel
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI05 20-P-067123
Oct 9, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil in engine wiring harness
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-048497
Jul 12, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - backrest frame - backrest cover or - guide rail of head restraint. I
LI91.25-P-059380
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
LI91.10-P-049799
Jul 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor faults or normalization faults can exist which can be elimin
LI05.10-P-058758
Mar 19, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20: P001177 The position of the intake camshaft (cylinder bank
LI35.30-P-058566
Feb 25, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
C1A140101
Feb 11, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Customer 1 Action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the Verizon
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
LI-88-70
Mar 6, 2011
126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
MERCEDES BENZ: THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE MIRROR FOGS UP DUE TO TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES. *RM
SB-59783
Dec 10, 2010
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
SB-59783
Dec 10, 2010
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES-BENZ: THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION QUALITY ISSUES THAT CAUSE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
SB-32-25-82
Nov 19, 2010
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
RB-2009060005
Aug 1, 2009
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY DEACTIVATED DURING A VI
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
SB-2008120008
Dec 1, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MERCEDES BENZ: MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219,230, AND 463; MODEL YEARS 2005-2007. REPLACE PILOT BUSHING AT ELECTROHYDRAULIC UNIT. DAIMLER AG HAS DETERMINED THAT ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION PILOT BUSHING MAY LEAK. DEALER WILL REPLA
SB-2008070002
Aug 1, 2008
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
MERCEDES: REPLACE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY. THE V BELT UPPER GUIDE PULLEY OPTIMIZED FOR NOISE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE UPPER GUIDE PULLEY AT THE NEXT WORKSHOP VISIT. *PE
2006110005
Aug 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTALL SOFTWARE FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM. *KB UPDATED 3/5/09. *PE
033008
Apr 24, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ
424586
Jan 3, 2008
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ALL MODEL 171, 203 AND 209 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SALES CODE 477 - TIRE LOSS WARNING SYSTEM (INDIRECT ESP BASED) WITH RUN FLAT TIRES. [TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INACTIVE] DISPLAYED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODEL YEAR 2005-2007. *NJ
2006110002
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE VERSION AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB UPDATED 04-02-07. *KB
2006080003
Aug 1, 2006
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHECK COMMAND AND NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND UPDATE IF NECESSARY. *KB
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 across all model years (2006–2009).
14
Total Recalls
136
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths