2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Owner Complaints

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 the rear driver's side tire was flat. The contact inspected the tire and noticed a blowout of the sidewall. The vehicle was towed to Costco, where the tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that he had not been provided the diagnostic test information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact to be patient. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

NHTSA ID

11650197

Incident

Jan 10, 2025

Mileage

189,000 mi

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 the Mercedes forums.

NHTSA ID

11520935

Incident

Apr 28, 2023

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 49,000.

NHTSA ID

11518321

Incident

Oct 1, 2020

Mileage

49,000 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 FIND ANY CODE OR REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM ANYWHERE. NOT INTERNET AND NO CODE STORED.

NHTSA ID

11405359

Incident

Mar 4, 2021

Mileage

145,223 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 THAT THE DEALER WAS NOT GOING TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEALER HAD TO REPAIR THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200,835.

NHTSA ID

11396704

Incident

Jan 24, 2018

Mileage

200,835 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11374561

Incident

Jan 1, 2019

AIRBAG PROBLEM LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOT SHORE IF AIRBAG WILL WORK WHEN NEEDED

NHTSA ID

11353398

Incident

Jun 30, 2020

SHOWING DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEFECTIVE

NHTSA ID

11331734

Incident

Jun 30, 2020

Mileage

89,000 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 ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

NHTSA ID

11331415

Incident

Feb 6, 2020

Mileage

136,000 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

NHTSA ID

11327369

Incident

Jun 4, 2020

Mileage

94,435 mi

WHEN I FILL MY CAR UP I CAN SMELL GAS IN MY GARAGE. ONCE I DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE AND IT GETS BELOW A HALF TANK OR SO I DON'T SMELL THE GAS ANYMORE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE MADE SOME FUMES INTO MY HOUSE AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I SEE SOME MODELS OF MERCEDES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS REASON. I WOULD LIKE MERCEDES TO RECALL AND REPAIR THIS AT NO CHARGE TO ME. APPARENTLY MERCEDES COVERS MODEL YEAR 2003 TO 2009 ON THE E CLASS IN 2006 TO 2011 ON THE CLS CLASS. I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. *BF *TR *TR

NHTSA ID

11326410

Incident

Feb 4, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT'S PARTNER OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS PARTNER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHADE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FELL ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SAN FRANCISCO LOCATED AT 500 8TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUN SCREEN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

NHTSA ID

11323907

Incident

Sep 1, 2019

Mileage

155,000 mi

VEHICLE WOULD BE STOCK ON 1ST OR 3RD GEAR WITHOUT ANY ERROR CODE ENGINE LIGHT OR TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. THAT CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME. ON TAKE OFF AT RED LIGHT OR CRUISING ON 5TH 6TH OR 7TH SHIFT. THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH NO MECHANICAL ISSUES. I AM GUESSING IT IS A SOFTWARE ISSUE. VERY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC OR HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STALLS UNINTENTIONALLY. A RESTART OF VEHICLE FIXES THE ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

11301881

Incident

Jan 2, 2020

Mileage

50,000 mi

BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AT 42K MILES 3 YEARS AND IT SMELLS FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ON EACH TANK FILL UP. IT SMELLS SO BAD I HAVE LEAVE THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN SOMETIMES SO THAT MY HOUSE DOES NOT CATCH FIRE ALONG THE VEHICLE. SEARCHED ONLINE A LOT OF OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT.

NHTSA ID

11301880

Incident

Jan 1, 2020

Mileage

42,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL FROM REAR LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE AFTER FILL UP. FUEL PUDDLE FOUND UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT UNDER FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL. LEFT SIDE FUEL PUMP (FUEL FILTER/SENDER) FOUND CRACKED AND LEAKING AT THE NIPPLE TO THE OUTGOING GAS LINE. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE FOR 10 YEAR OLD E AND C CLASS MERCEDES AND IS PART OF A MERCEDES EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM TO CORRECT THIS EXACT PROBLEM. HOWEVER, MERCEDES TELLS ME THAT MY CLK IS NOT PART OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION.

NHTSA ID

11129919

Incident

Sep 1, 2018

Mileage

66,000 mi

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK STRONG GAS SMELL AROUND CAR SPECIALLY IN THE GARAGE NO VISIBLE FUEL LEAK.NO FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR ONLY OUTSIDE BY REAR WHEELS.NOT IN MOTION ,

NHTSA ID

11074398

Incident

Feb 22, 2018

Mileage

103,000 mi

GASOLINE FUMES ARE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICHLE AFTER FILLING THE TANK. MERCEDES AGREED TO WARRANTY THIS ISSUE FOR 15 YEARS ON THE E-CLASS AND CLS-CLASS IN EA 13-003. THESE COMPONENTS ARE THE SAME ON THIS MODEL (CLK). THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE REOPENED AND INCLUDE ALL EFFECTED MODELS.

NHTSA ID

11072411

Incident

Feb 12, 2018

Mileage

122,754 mi

EVERY MERCEDES FROM THE YEAR 2005-2008 WITH THE M272 V6 ENGINE AND M278 V8 ENGINE GETS A CODE CALLED P0016-P0017 WITCH IS THE RIGHT HAND SIDE CAMSHAFT INTERNALLY TO GO BAD. MBUSA HAD A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND IT STATES THAT NON OF THE CARS HAVE THAT ISSUE WHEN IN REALITY THEY DO MBUSA STATES THAT THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD IN THE YEAR 2015 BUT IN THE CLASS ACTION IT CLEARLY STATES 10 YEARS OR 125,000 MILES. IVE CALLED MBUSA MANY OF TIMES BUT NO REPLY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME

NHTSA ID

11040837

Incident

Oct 23, 2017

Mileage

117,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

NHTSA ID

10958544

Incident

Feb 28, 2017

Mileage

102,000 mi

STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE, MAINLY AFTER REFUELING AND THEN CONTINUING WHEN DRIVING AND WHEN STATIONARY. MECHANIC ASSESSED THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE GAS TANK AND THE FUEL COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID

10956030

Incident

Feb 15, 2017

Mileage

67,000 mi

VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. MERCEDES AGREED TO WARRANTY THIS ISSUE FOR 15 YEARS ON THE E-CLASS AND CLS-CLASS. WHY DIDN'T MERCEDES AND NHTSA INCLUDE THIS MODEL (CLK) THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME COMPONENTS?

NHTSA ID

10950325

Incident

Nov 14, 2016

Mileage

59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

NHTSA ID

10865442

Incident

Jul 17, 2015

Mileage

32,000 mi

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM BOTH SENDER UNITS WHEN TANK IS MORE THAN 3/4 FULL. EXTREME FUMES WHEN CAR IS PARKED IN CLOSED GARAGE WITH A FULL TANK. SMELLS LIKE A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL IS LEAKING. PAID FOR THE SAME REPAIR 20K MILES AGO, NOW SAME PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. MB DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, COST FOR REPAIR IS $1800 (PLUS ORIGINAL REPAIR). THE SYMPTOMS ARE IDENTICAL TO INVESTIGATION EA 13-003. ARE SIMILAR PARTS INVOLVED? GIVEN THE VAST NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS HERE AND ONLINE FORUMS, AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE DONE. THERE IS NO WAY THIS AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS LITERALLY A "TICKING TIME BOMB".

NHTSA ID

10849681

Incident

Mar 11, 2016

Mileage

56,000 mi

THERE IS A STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. IT WAS INSPECTED AT FLETCHER JONES MERCEDES BENZ DEALER AND THE LEAK WAS FOUND AT THE FUEL TANK FILTER, LEVEL SENSOR, AND 2 SEAL RINGS. DUE TO THE COST, I DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT THE DEALER BUT AT A LOCAL SHOP SPECIALIZING IN MB. COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $836.70. I AM REPORTING THIS LATE FOR PURPOSES OF SAFETY AND TRENDING.

NHTSA ID

10839232

Incident

Apr 28, 2014

Mileage

70,287 mi

WHEN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT (SRS) CAME ON I WAS TOLD THE HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT CONSIDERABLE COST. I HAD IT REPAIRED AN A SHORT TIME LATER IT CAME ON AGAIN. I AM TOLD AGAIN I HAVE A FAULTY HARNESS AND AGAIN I MUST DO THE SAME REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND MERCEDES TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY.

NHTSA ID

10826116

Incident

Jan 15, 2015

Mileage

35,000 mi