2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 20, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other AMG CLK55 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55. That is the most of any AMG CLK55 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 23,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats1 · ~23,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats1100%23,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 recalls (3)

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Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyNov 19, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 recall is 2024120001/2/3.

Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyDec 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

Visibility:sun/moon roof assemblyDec 20, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles

Problem: 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/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The driver's heated seat overheated and melted my shirt tag. The leather ripped and the foam under the leather has deformed. If i hadn't have turned it off it surely would've caught on fire. It was unbearably hot. This occurred with only 23000 miles on the car. *tr

Seats · received Sep 13, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10425323

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55?

Owners most often report seats problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2004 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK55 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other AMG CLK55 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.