The 2004 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,752 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08V3030002008-07-07404 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.
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.
SEAT BELTS03V5340002003-12-194,348 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY HAVE A BURR ON A METAL COMPONENT OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE PRESENCE OF THE BURR COULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
EQUIPMENT
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
1
TIRES
1
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz clk. The contact stated the front driver's side shoulder seat belt retractor failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate…”
“Keyes mercedes benz sold me a vehicle ,clk 320, with defective tires , and was unwilling to correct the problem. *ak”
“While using the cup holder on my 2004 mercedez benz clk vin [xxx] coffee spilled and caused the radio and a/c unit to malfunction. This resulted in almost $2,000 in repair costs. The cup holder in the vehicle is placed directly above the radio and a/c controls. I know that mercedes had problems in…”
“On monday, april 4th, I was driving my 2004 clk55 convertible to my office, going 55 mph and lost all power. I attempted to put the car into neutral and the car going again, with no success. I was able to pull over on the side of the road, and then drive a few miles per hour to get to a safe place…”
“Spare tire folds over when installed in a turn under 55 mph leaving car extremly unstable. *ak”
“The vehicle was involved in an accident. The impact was so severe that the entire front grill and bumper were ripped off. There was damage on every side of the vehicle. Only the right rear air bag deployed. *nm *sc”
“The seat belt retractor was replaced twice. The seat belt mechanism arm malfunctioned. Also, transmission was serviced for leaking fluid, and not changing gears.*ak”
“The seat belt retractor was replaced twice. The seat belt mechanism arm malfunctioned. Also, transmission was serviced for leaking fluid, and not changing gears.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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