Mercedes Benz CLK55 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercedes Benz CLK55, across 4 model years (2005–2009). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Mercedes Benz CLK55 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CLK55 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 CLK55: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 CLK55: 1 complaint, 0 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 CLK55 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz CLK55 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK55 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2008 CLK55 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2006 CLK55 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2005 CLK55 | 2 | 1 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz CLK55 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (2), 2006 (1). 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 CLK55?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz CLK55 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.