repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-874 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Fuel/propulsion system
7Air bags
6Power train
4Electrical system
4Engine
4Vehicle speed control
2Visibility
2Structure
1Visibility/wiper
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2007 vs. every other CLK350 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 CLK350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CLK350 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK, THERE IS A VERY STEONG SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE SMELL IA THERE UTIL AT LEAST HALF THE TANK IS USED. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH "E" SERIES. MB ISSUED A RECALL. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 2007 CLK350 EVENTHOUGH SAME…
WHEN I FILL MY CAR UP I CAN SMELL GAS IN MY GARAGE. ONCE I DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE AND IT GETS BELOW A HALF TANK OR SO I DON'T SMELL THE GAS ANYMORE. I AM WORRIED THAT THE GAS SMELL IN THE GARAGE MADE SOME FUMES INTO MY HOUSE AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I SEE SOME MODELS OF MERCEDES HAVE BEEN RECALLED…
BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AT 42K MILES 3 YEARS AND IT SMELLS FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ON EACH TANK FILL UP. IT SMELLS SO BAD I HAVE LEAVE THE GARAGE DOOR OPEN SOMETIMES SO THAT MY HOUSE DOES NOT CATCH FIRE ALONG THE VEHICLE. SEARCHED ONLINE A LOT OF OWNERS OF THE SAME…
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