2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350
Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
6 of 15 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
After fueling up there is a strong fuel odor until the tank is about 3/4 full. The car has only 54K miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-20
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350. After refueling and parking the vehicle, a strong fuel odor emitted inside the garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-09
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350. After refueling and parking the vehicle, a strong fuel odor emitted inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the driver side fuel sending unit was faulty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-02
Electrical system
4 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-07
Also filed under Structure
Air bags
3 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.
Exterior lighting
2 of 15 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
Visibility
2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V918000 · Visibility
- Recall 22V954000 · Visibility
- Recall 24V874000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 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 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 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.