AI DamageMercedes-Benz CLK55: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mercedes-Benz CLK55 across 2 model years: 3 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The fuel tank on this vehicle is cracked and is being replaced. Updated 4/24/2015
Steering wheel stuck in highest position obstructing drivers' view.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.