Model year record

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 recalls & problems

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityDec 20, 2019

Sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 19V918000747,928 vehicles

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

CLK55 AMG

17mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

CLK55 AMG (Cabriolet)

16mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

5.4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Unknown or other	1	0	0	0	—
Steering	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
STEERING WHEEL STUCK IN HIGHEST POSITION OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS' VIEW. *TR
Jan 1, 2011 · 75,000 miles
Unknown or other
CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO REIMBURSE THEM FOR REPAIR WORK DONE ON THERE 2006 MERCEDES BENZ CLK55. *KB THE COVERINGS THAT WERE REPLACED ARE A PIECE OF BLACK PLASTIC THAT FITS UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER AND IS DIRECTLY BEHIND THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON BOTH SIDES. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE COVERINGS BECAME WEDGED AGAINST THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REMOVED THE COVERING AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN WITHOUT IT. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE COVERING ON THE LEFT SIDE SLID IN FRONT OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE THEN WENT FLYING OFF THE CAR WHILE IT WAS GOING 60 MPH. THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE COVERINGS REPLACED. THE COVERING WERE REPLACED…
Aug 17, 2006 · 17,927 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.