Mercedes Benz CLK500 Problems by Year
Mercedes Benz CLK500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CLK500 year: 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 CLK500: 18 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2004 CLK500: 14 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 CLK500: 5 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz CLK500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CLK500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK500 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2008 CLK500 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2007 CLK500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 CLK500 | 5 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2005 CLK500 | 18 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 CLK500 | 14 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 CLK500 | 1 | 3 | — | Visibility |
More from Mercedes Benz: all Mercedes Benz models · Mercedes Benz VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CLK500 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (14), 2005 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CLK500 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz CLK500?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 11 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK500 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.