How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk have?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 404 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 08V303000 2008-07-07 404 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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 that simply just went ahead and got it fixed without posting it. This is a defect where the red lens…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-03-07

“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 that simply just went ahead and got it fixed without posting it. This is a defect where the red lens…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-03-07

“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 that simply just went ahead and got it fixed without posting it. This is a defect where the red lens…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-03-07

“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 seat moves forward). It's a 2 door sports vehicle, so it will be always the action of the…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES · reported 2010-07-14

“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 seat moves forward). It's a 2 door sports vehicle, so it will be always the action of the…”

SEATS · reported 2010-07-14

“The driver's side floor mat pulled away from the anchor plug and keeps moving toward the gas and break peddles. I was told this was not covered under my warranty. I have not experienced any failures but because of talk of such a condition causing interference with a gas or break peddle I had to…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2010-02-01

“2008 clk 550 - transmission locked in drive, when shifter indicated that car was in park. We were advised that a shift linkage clip broke. The car drove uncontrolled into a low wall damaging the vehicle. Had this happened 5 minutes before in a hospital parking lot, this could have caused serious…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2009-08-29