2005 Mercedes Benz CLK Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK. That ranks 7th out of 10 CLK model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 76,897 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 76,897 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 76,897 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Mercedes Benz CLK recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK.
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.
Right front xenon headlamp ballast failed causing headlamp to not illuminate, after this part was replaced shortly after the xenon igniter failed thus causing headlamp to not illuminate again. A couple of months later now the left headlamp has failed. The ballast has now failed on this light as…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 CLK | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 CLK | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 CLK | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.