Srs light on. I took it for chack and here is what the scanner says: passenger airbag ignition squib the resistance value in the ignition circuit is too high
The worst 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
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 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
- 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. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V‑918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Recall number 21V196000 · 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 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 48
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
What 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz clk500. While driving approximately 35 MPH on a rainy day, the emergency brakes engaged and the "emergency brake on" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle slowed down. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brakes had rusted and that the catalytic converter was falling apart and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and supported the diagnosis of the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz clk 500. The contact stated that he smelled gasoline inside and outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times and only when the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.
Every time I start the vehicle, there is a strong gas scent. It is unbearable with the fan inside the car on. I must drive with all the windows open to breathe properly.
My transmission intermittently goes into low gear while driving at freeway speeds. The car suddenly slows down without the brake lights to warn traffic behind me. If I pull over & turn the engine off & back on, the transmission will shift gears normally for a few days. The mercedes dealer says there is no problem & no other cars do this. Now the check engine light is on & the transmission won't change gears at all. Now the dealer says the transmission must be replaced for $6500. A independent mercedes repair shop told me that mercedes makes a new transmission valve body / electronic control unit, to fix my problem, for $4500 less then the dealer price. However, mercedes sent a policy letter to their dealers on 4/15/11 that says mercedes will not sell valve bodies / ecu for my transmission to independent repair shops. The mercedes 4/15/11 letter refers to a policy document trp policy # pac003 to justify not selling the part to non dealers. This document defines their rules for selling theft related parts. I read the document "pac003", & it only says the independent repair shop must provide documents that prove ownership. Mercedes is in clear violation of multiple laws & regulations. Mercedes forces me to pay a much higher price to them to repair the "check engine" light & the transmission failure. I think this is called a "monopoly"! They use the "anti theft part" as an excuse to charge me an extra $4500. This is outrageous! I'm not worried about someone stealing my car. I'm worried about being killed by another vehicle crashing into me from behind because the transmission suddenly shifts into low gear. I've barely avoided an accident on several occasions. I spoke with many other owners at the dealership, & they were all having the same problem with their cars. It is time for the federal safety agency to stop mercedes gouging customers.
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Questions about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500
Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500, fewer than a typical CLK500 model year.
What is the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 year score?
The 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 scores 87 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz CLK500: 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 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 have?
4 recalls, covering visibility.
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