Steering wheel stuck in highest position obstructing drivers' view.
The worst 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 1
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 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55 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
- 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
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer would like manufacturer to reimburse them for repair work done on there 2006 mercedes benz clk55. *kb the coverings that were replaced are a piece of black plastic that fits under the front bumper and is directly behind the light assembly on both sides. One day while driving one of the coverings became wedged against the front right tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who removed the covering and stated that the vehicle could be driven without it. About a week later the covering on the left side slid in front of the left front tire then went flying off the car while it was going 60 MPH. The consumer made an appointment to have the coverings replaced. The covering were replaced and the consumer was charged for the replacements. The vehicle warranty did not cover the replacement of the coverings. The consumer feels the parts should have been replaced under warranty.
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Questions about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55
Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55, close to a typical CLK55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz CLK55 have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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