Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz clk350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Mercedes-benz of rockville centre (650 sunrise hwy, rockville centre, ny 11570) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin was not available.
The worst 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system6
- Electrical4
- Airbags3
- Lights2
- Visibility2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Fuel system6
- Electrical4
- Airbags3
- Lights2
- Visibility2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Transmission1
Recalls 3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of previous the federal safety agency recall number 22V‑954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Recall number 24V874000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
- Risk
- A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall expands the federal safety agency recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Recall number 22V954000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit:
- Risk
- A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
Recall number 19V918000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 37
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Many owners of late-model mercedes-benz cars equipped with 3.0l and 3.5l v6 engines (m272 or m273) have experienced performance problems that include poor idle, loss of power and a check engine light with a p2006 code (or sometimes other codes). The shafts will fail inside the manifold and bind, causing the lever to break and the caps shown to look like they are popping off the manifold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz clk350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling noise coming from the sunroof. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v918000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Mercedes-benz of rockville centre 650 sunrise hwy, rockville centre, ny 11570 was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was informed that the vehicle should no longer be driven until the recall repair was performed. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Purchased from private individual with mileage 43,000. Filled up the gas tank on two occasions. After each occasion, placed car in garage afterward and closed garage door. The smell of raw gas was overwhelming as soon as garage door was shut. Due to the overwhelming smell and safety concern, car was parked in driveway. No leaks on garage floor were found. Car parked in garage the next day without the smell of raw gas.
My partner told me that his passenger headlight was burned out and that he was told it was going to be over $800 to replace. I decided to try to replace the bulb myself, but I found that the insulation on the electrical harness leading the headlight connectors had deteriorated to the point that the wires are bare, causing electrical shorting, equipment failure, leading to potential electrical fire which may cause serious life threatening accidents. I have found at least one other complaint of this nature, reported on november 13 2017, for a 2008 clk350 vehicle with the same leading VIN number of wdbtk56f.... That complaint indicates that "mercedes benz is not supplying a fix as reported by multiple owners. Also extended warranty insurers are denying coverage due to the wide spread defect across the mercedes benz models." I cannot find any more information on this problem. This is not normal for any vehicle, much less one that is only 10 years old.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz clk350. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning and "check SRS air bag" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wiring for both the driver and passenger seats were replaced. The failure recurred. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Routine maintenance identified gasoline leaking from fuel tank's "fuel sender". Small crack in plastic fuel sender at point where fuel hose attached to sender allowed gasoline to accumulate over time in area surrounding sender and then travel to underside of car in an area immediately adjacent to exhaust system. At time leak was discovered approx 1/4 cup of fuel had accumulated. Had problem not been discovered a car fire was inevitable
On 12/31/2017 my car was parked on drive way of 800 villa florence dr. Naples florida and without any prior sign of trouble car cut in fire from left side of trunk. There was nothing in trunk of this car except to light weight beach chairs.
My wife told me her headlight was burned out. When I replaced the bulb, I found the insulation on the electrical harness and headlights is deteriorating leaving exposed bare wires causing electrical shorting, equipment failures, electrical fires, leading to potentially serious life threatening accidents. Mercedes benz is not supplying a fix as reported by multiple owners. Also extended warranty insurers are denying coverage due to the wide spread defect across the mercedes benz models.
Air bag not replaced
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Questions about the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350
Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 reliable?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350, fewer than a typical CLK350 model year.
What is the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 year score?
The 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz CLK350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 6 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles. Next is electrical (4).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 have?
3 recalls, covering visibility.
What year does the Mercedes Benz CLK350 have the most fuel system problems?
The Mercedes Benz CLK350 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (14 complaints) and 2006 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 get?
Official estimates for the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 25 highway.
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