2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 problems
NHTSA has received 52 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, and 23% of them involve engine. After that come fuel system (23%) and air bags (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 23% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 40 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 75,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 2 injuries reported.
It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
On 10/26/20 I was rear end, I own a 2006 clk 350 mercedes. I was sitting still in my , a car hit be in the rear causing my head restraint to deploy. From that dual impact, I sustain traumatic brain injury ,lumbar and cervical injury and diplopia ( double vision) ringing in ear (tinnitus) equilibrium,
My mercedes 350 ABS brake system failed and caused very rapid acceleration. I avoided crossing a busy intersection and crashed into a beverly hills lamp post which caused over $25,000.00 damage to the post and my car. Mercedes not accepting any responsibility.
Fuel leakage/puddling out of top of left fuel sending unit, most notable after filling tank. Noticed at left rear tire well of car on outside only. Initially thought that the gasket on the sending unit was faulty (fuel staining noted on top of sending unit)so replaced gasket with initial improvement of problem. After several months problem appeared to recur but now clearly worsening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz clk350. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a faulty balance shaft, which ultimately caused premature wear. After the vehicle was serviced for regularly scheduled maintenance, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of orange park (7018 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl) where it was diagnosed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other model years of the CLK350
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006