2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,900miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class. The part named most often is seat belts, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,900 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seat belts2 29%
- Tires2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “The contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz clk. The contact stated the front driver's side shoulder seat belt retractor failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the seat belt assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10440867, filed 2011-12, 111,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “On monday, april 4th, I was driving my 2004 clk55 convertible to my office, going 55 MPH and lost all power. I attempted to put the car into neutral and the car going again, with no success. I was able to pull over on the side of the road, and then drive a few miles per hour to get to a safe place off of the highway. The dealer is telling me that the torque converter and the transmission are broken. The torque converter part has been ordered from germany, and it is on backorder for the entire united states. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116614, filed 2005-04, 5,600 milesAir bags: “The vehicle was involved in an accident. The impact was so severe that the entire front grill and bumper were ripped off. There was damage on every side of the vehicle. Only the right rear air bag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10101418, filed 2004-11Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,600 and 111,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V303000Jul 7, 2008Electrical systemCovers: Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2003–2004, 2006, SLK 2005–2009, E Class 2003–2006 +13 more
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class…
- 03V534000Dec 19, 2003Seat beltsCovers: Mercedes-Benz CLK Class 2004, C Class 2004, E Class 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.
Recall details for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10136041Jun 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Selector lever blocks in position "P" (brake applied)
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10135917Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking…
- 10019822Jan 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. The transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz CLK Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 17,900 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 10 | 29,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 14 | 58,938 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz CLK Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class is reported most often?
Seat belts is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK Class reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,900 miles and the middle half falls between 5,600 and 111,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.