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.
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-918 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 20, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 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.
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
2005 vs. every other CLK55 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 CLK55 median. How we score
'05'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2005 CLK55?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.