2007 Mercedes Benz Clk350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (13) · Air Bags (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2024-11-19 · campaign 24V874000 · 33,456 vehicles
Defect: 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 2022-12-23 · campaign 22V954000 · 131,653 vehicles
Defect: 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 2021-03-19 · campaign 21V196000 · 11,356 vehicles
Defect: 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 2019-12-20 · campaign 19V918000 · 747,928 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (57)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Exterior Lighting 2026-04-16 · LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. cause fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. it does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. if a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the l
Showing the 6 most recent of 57 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-24 · Air Bags · 189,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz clk350. the contact stated while driving 10-15 mph and making a turn, the contact became aware of an abnormal sound, and the driver's side roof air bags and driver's side door air bag inadvertently deployed. the contact was able to drive to the residence. the contact's neighbor later informed the contact that t…”
2023-05-08 · Structure:body“the glued seam on the convertible top has come unglued above the back window. the car has been garage kept and only has 66,000 miles. when riding down the road, i am afraid the top may continue to peel back and try to come loose. this isn't only a safety concern, it is a security concern, and protection from weather. it seems to be a known issue in…”
2023-04-21 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · 49,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz clk350. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear taillights became inoperable and would not illuminate as designed. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 49,0…”
2021-03-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 145,223 mi“srs light comes on. had vehicle scanned and appears to be the passenger side air bag but doesn't say which one. after deleting the code, the light stays off until someone rides with me. once they get out the light comes on. the digital ring on the dash that is associated with the cruise control flashes in sections and intermittently. cannot fin…”
2021-02-17 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 200,835 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz clk350. the contact stated the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame deteriorated which resulted in the two parts separating. the contact spoke to the local dealer mercedes-benz of long beach (2300 e spring st, signal hill, ca 90755, (562) 374-7759) where it explained over the phone tha…”
2020-11-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when i fill the gas tank, there is a very steong smell of fuel inside and outside of the car. the smell ia there util at least half the tank is used. the same problem has been with "e" series. mb issued a recall. however, the dealership tells me there is no recall for 2007 clk350 eventhough same parts are used to deliver the fuel.…”
2020-09-06 · Air Bags“airbag problem light keeps coming on. not shore if airbag will work when needed…”
2020-06-30 · Air Bags · 89,000 mi“showing driver side airbag defective…”
2020-06-29 · Engine · 136,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz clk350. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine sensor light illuminated and remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the intake manifold, cam shaft sensor and valves however, the check engine warning light remained illuminat…”
2020-06-05 · Tires · 94,435 mi“tire separated from outer wall on major highway. i was lucky to be able to pull over and stop .when i did tire rolled off of car in front of me down the road. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.