2005 Mercedes-Benz CLKProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other CLK 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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What CLK owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RIGHT FRONT XENON HEADLAMP BALLAST FAILED CAUSING HEADLAMP TO NOT ILLUMINATE, AFTER THIS PART WAS REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER THE XENON IGNITER FAILED THUS CAUSING HEADLAMP TO NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER NOW THE LEFT HEADLAMP HAS FAILED. THE BALLAST HAS NOW FAILED ON THIS LIGHT AS…
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