CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (2 reports).
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 recalls
Sunroof Glass Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard
The glass sunroof panel on certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles may not be properly secured, so it can detach while driving.
Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Risking a Crash
The glass sunroof panel on certain vehicles may not be properly secured to the vehicle, so it can come loose and detach while the car is being driven.
Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk
The bonding that holds the glass panel of the sunroof to its sliding frame can deteriorate over time.
Sunroof Glass Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard
The adhesive bonding the sunroof glass panel to its sliding frame can deteriorate over time.
Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
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 AND I'M AFRAID IT'S GONNA CAUSE ME TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS.
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 TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED WITH 5 GALLONS OF GASOLINE WHERE THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE AND DRIVEN HOME. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A FAULTY FUEL INDICATOR. IT LATER FREEZES ON HALF FULL EVEN IF IT IS FILLED TO FULL TANK AT THE GAS STATION. FUEL GAUGE READINGS ARE INCORRECT AND INTERMITTENT. RESEARCH FROM NADA GUIDES ON THIS VEHICLE REVEALED US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 08V303000 AND MERCEDES BENZ R
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 REPLACED. *TR
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 THE FIREWALL AND AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
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.
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 questions
Does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550: Sunroof Glass Can Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Sunroof Glass May Detach While Driving, Risking a Crash; Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk; Sunroof Glass Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 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.