2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350. That ranks 2nd out of 5 CLK350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (9 complaints, 24%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 37owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 24% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 16% | 78,957 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 14% | 52,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 11% | 99,098 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 76,682 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 113,549 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 76,682 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 recalls (4)
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 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 and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
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. 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 number for this recall is 2021040012.
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.
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Other Mercedes Benz CLK350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 CLK350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 CLK350 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 CLK350 | 15 | 3 |
| 2007 CLK350 | 42 | 4 |
| 2006 | 37 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK350 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.