Right front xenon headlamp ballast failed causing headlamp to not illuminate, after this part was replaced shortly after the xenon igniter failed thus causing headlamp to not illuminate again. A couple of months later now the left headlamp has failed. The ballast has now failed on this light as well. The headlamps are so unreliable it is unsafe to drive at night.
The worst 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK problems
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- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK 3
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What 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK owners say
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Questions about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK
Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK, fewer than a typical CLK model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK have?
No recalls on record.
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