2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 4th out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 38,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 6 | 38% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 25% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 62,857 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 30,155 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
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 assembly
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 assembly
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.
About 3 years ago, the passenger side of my door started randomly swinging open while I was driving. It was extremely dangerous and almost caused a serious accident the first time it happened. I spent over $1000 to get it fixed. Now, I am 7 months pregnant and it is happening again to the drivers…
I purchased 4 new tires, my car calls for a staggered fitment (225/45R17 DOT# [redacted] and [redacted] up front and 245/40R17 DOT# [redacted] and [redacted] in the rear). Upon returning home, I noticed the tires were installed backwards with the wider ones up front. This will cause the tires to…
The vehicle during a severe accident, in which the other drivers air bags were deployed, our vehicles airbags did not in fact deploy at any rate. Which put all passengers in severe danger causing injuries that could have been avoided if they worked properly. Also the drivers seat belt (which was…
The airbags deployed on their own without a collision. I was driving 30 mph on a residential street with roads in excellent condition when all the sudden the steering wheel and passenger dash airbags went off out of n o where.
Engine light came on , windshield wipers stopped working, drivers side window stopped working, multiple error lights, on multiple dates.
Other Mercedes Benz CLK320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CLK320 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 CLK320 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 | 16 | 3 |
| 2003 CLK320 | 19 | 3 |
| 2002 CLK320 | 16 | 0 |
| 2001 CLK320 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 CLK320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 CLK320 | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report seat belts, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
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 CLK320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK320 model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.