2005 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK320 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK320. That ranks 7th out of 10 CLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 25% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | 53,348 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 17% | 145,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 17% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 133,680 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Transmission slips out of gear while driving when you accelerate.
My 2005 mercedes clk320 caught fire due to an electrical short while i was driving on the freeway. I pulled over, the entire car was engulfed in flames and totaled. It started with smoke coming out of the ac vents. When i turned the ac off the smoke got worse and fire proceeded.
At approximately 74,000 miles the front drivers side seat belt electric extender went in and out 6 six times uncontrollably, then in the retracted position failed all together, while the seat belt itself remained in the slack position and would not retract. This malfunction left the front drivers…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz clk320. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the brake pedal was applied but the brakes failed to respond. In addition, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensotronic brake…
Srs light on diagnosis faulty front seat sensor and control unit. Srs therefore no longer working. This is the third one of these i have had that has had this fault all on mercedes. Extreme safety issue that is repetitive and continuous. Issue needs to be looked into immediately! *tr
Other Mercedes Benz CLK320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 CLK320 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 CLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 3 |
| 2004 CLK320 | 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 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
Owners most often report electrical system, tires, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.