2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 recalls and problems

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 has 3 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 recalls

Recall 24V-874: Visibility

Reported Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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.

Recall 22V-954: Visibility

Reported Dec 23, 2022 · 131,653 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

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.

Recall 19V-918: Visibility

Reported Dec 20, 2019 · 747,928 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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.

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3
Electrical System3
Seats2
Air Bags2
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,896 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 130,000 miles · reported May 8, 2018
My 2005 mercedes clk320 caught fire due to an electrical short while I was driving on the freeway. I pulled over, the entire car was engulfed in flames and totaled. It started with smoke coming out of the AC vents. When I turned the AC off the smoke got worse and fire proceeded.
Seat Belts · at 74,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2016
At approximately 74,000 miles the front drivers side seat belt electric extender went in and out 6 six times uncontrollably, then in the retracted position failed all together, while the seat belt itself remained in the slack position and would not retract. This malfunction left the front drivers seat belt useless, a huge safety risk and violates colorado seat belt law. There are thousands of documented complaints in multiple model and years of the same issue with mercedes benz seat belts as published online. The local mercedes benz dealer states this is not a consumer serviceable item, and…
Service Brakes · at 133,680 miles · reported Feb 20, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz clk320. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was applied but the brakes failed to respond. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensotronic brake control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,680.
Seats · at 72,000 miles · reported Feb 3, 2015
Srs light on diagnosis faulty front seat sensor and control unit. Srs therefore no longer working. This is the third one of these I have had that has had this fault all on mercedes. Extreme safety issue that is repetitive and continuous. Issue needs to be looked into immediately!
Seat Belts · at 217,000 miles · reported Oct 29, 2014
Seat belt extended without tension and continued to release. So the driver side seat belt was of no functional use. Brought to mercedes service, replaced entire seat-belt and retraction system. Was told the wheel that retracts the belt is defective. Seems like a real safety issue, maybe when someone needs there belt, this will occur, and the result will not be a service call, this should be fixed by mercedes...

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320: 24V-874 (visibility), 22V-954 (visibility), 19V-918 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,896 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.