no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE…
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 21, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Seat belts
2Tires
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other CLK Class year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CLK Class median. How we score
'00'01'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CLK Class owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 CLK55 CONVERTIBLE TO MY OFFICE, GOING 55 MPH AND LOST ALL POWER. I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR GOING AGAIN, WITH NO SUCCESS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THEN DRIVE A FEW MILES PER HOUR TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE…
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM ARM MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED FOR LEAKING FLUID, AND NOT CHANGING GEARS.*AK
Own a 2004 CLK Class?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.