2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,214 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The brake light on the trunk simply fell off. I have searched the internet and have found that there are at least 50 other owners that have experienced the same problem. This does not include those th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2014 · Service brakes
“I have sent a communication to mercedes-benz USA, llc on 7/15/2010, next day after my injury from one of the car's automatic feature (head rest automatically thrusts down when the lever is lifted and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2010 · Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (CLK350, CLK350 (Cabriolet), CLK550, CLK550 (Cabriolet), …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–17 / 18–25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.5/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz Clk model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz Clk model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk
How do I know if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V303000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- C3003,469 complaints
- E3502,170 complaints
- E3201,164 complaints
- ML350952 complaints
- GLK350904 complaints
- ML320742 complaints
- C250726 complaints
- C230657 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.