MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320

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2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:27.824Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
16

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2003: 19 complaints 2004: 16 complaints 2004 16 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint
1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 19 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2004 16 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 16 complaints 2002 2003: 19 complaints 2003 2004: 16 complaints 2004 16 2005: 12 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2004: 16 complaints

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YearComplaints
199918
200017
200115
200216
200319
200416
200512
20061
20080
20091

Known problem areas

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

6 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle during a severe accident, in which the other drivers air bags were deployed, our vehicles airbags did not in fact deploy at any rate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-02

Also filed under Air bags

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side seat belt failed while the SRS panel warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on three separate occasions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-22

Also filed under Air bags

Electrical system

4 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

Air bags

4 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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After stopping at a red light, I went thru the street and going less than 25 MPH and in less than 100 yards drove directly into an overhead light standard in a median strip. I don't know to this day what happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-25

The airbags deployed on their own without a collision. I was driving 30 MPH on a residential street with roads in excellent condition when all the sudden the steering wheel and passenger dash airbags went off out of n o where.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-27

Power train

2 of 16 total reports mention: power train.

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We would like to submit a complaint. We own a 2004 CLK320 which has presented with continuing problems. When we purchased the vehicle, the rear axle alignment was defective in which required realignment and rear tire replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-10

Visibility/wiper

1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-07-10Visibility19V918000 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.

    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.

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  2. R
    2023-02-03Visibility22V954000 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.

    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 NHTSA recall number 19V-918.

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  3. R
    2025-01-10Visibility24V874000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V918000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V954000 · Visibility
  • Recall 24V874000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.