2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CLK550 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550. That is the most of any CLK550 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550 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 | 2 | 40% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 54,920 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550 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.
Parked my car in my garage for the night, next morning my garage had a strong smell of gas. When i got in the car it was even stronger. Has been 3 days now and you can even smell the gas outside of the car when it's been parked.the overwhelming smell of gasoline inside cabin of my car is nauseating…
The vehicle stalled, engine quit, on a busy side street. The driver pulled over on the dirt side of the street. Restarts were attempted to no avail. The engine will idle for a couple of seconds then shutdown. It sounded like fuel starvation. The fuel indicator showed 4 bars or a little under half…
When the gas tank is filled up fuel is leaking from the top of the tank and there is a strong odor of gasoline in the garage. After the car is driven and a few gallons of fuel are burned, the smell is no longer noticeable. The repair facility said the fuel sending unit and seals need to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz clk550. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the coolant light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was an unsecured clamp behind…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz clk550. While driving 10 mph, the engine failed and the steering locked. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mercedes benz dealer. The vin, purchase date, engine size, powertrain, and mileage information were unknown.
Other Mercedes Benz CLK550 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CLK550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 CLK550 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK550 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CLK550 model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.