2006 Mercedes-Benz CLKProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CLK owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

OUR 2006 MERCEDES CLK 500 STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS RIGHT AFTER FILLING IT UP AND WOULD CONTINUE TO SMELL UNTIL ABOUT 3/4 OF A TANK. AFTER REMOVING THE REAR SEAT AND SERVICE COVER I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS STANDING GASOLINE ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. *TR
Complaint 10556256 · Dec 16, 2013 · 105,000 miles

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