2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your CLK Class?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class recalls

Electrical System

Recall 08V303Jul 7, 2008404 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2014-05-10, Service Brakes
BOUGHT THE CAR IN OCT.OF 2013. THIRD BRAKE WARNING COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME. HAVE CHECKED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WITH SOMEONE PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE I OBSERVED MORE THAN ONCE AND THEY WORK FINE. TWO OF MY CO-WORKERS HAVE TOLD ME RECENTLY WHILE FOLLOWING ME THAT MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. I KNOW THERE IS A BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE THAT IS BEING RECALLED ON A DIFFERENT MERCEDES MODEL AND YEAR. WAS THINKING THAT MY VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
2014-03-11, Fuel/Propulsion System
WE SMELLED THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IN OUR GARAGE, SO TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO MERCEDES OF HENDERSON. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AROUND THE TOP MOUNTING BOLT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE NOTED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE MERCEDES E AND CLK CLASS VEHICLES. THE FACT THAT THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. WHEN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, WE OBSERVED NUMEROUS MERCEDES OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. DOES OUR HOME HAVE TO BURN TO THE GROUND BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE TO HAVE MERCEDES CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
2011-12-03, Air Bags
MY COMPLAINT IS AGAINST MERCEDES-BENZ, USA FOR THEIR FAILURE TO INFORM ME OF THE SUBSTANTIVE DEFECTS AND RECALLS AT THE TIME OF MY PURCHASE OF THE 2006 MERCEDES C280; VIN [XXX]. ON APRIL 24, 2009, I ENGAGED IN A CONTRACT WITH MERCEDES BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE ABOVE 2006 C-280. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE SERIOUS DEFECTS ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS NEVER GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. HENCE, THE BUSINESS PRACTICE OF MERCEDES BENZ AND OR IT'S DEALERSHIP WAS DECEPTIVE. IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE THAT ANYONE, LET ALONE MYSELF, WHOSE MEDICAL IMPAIRMENT OF FEAR, ANXIETY AND PANIC DISORDER (ADA ACT) WOULD PURCHASE A VEHICLE WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE RISK F

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class: Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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