2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 38%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 38% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 complaint #11302271, filed 2020-01, 217,000 miles“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. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10513150, filed 2013-05, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz CLK320. The contact stated that the front driver side automatic seat belt webbing would not retract. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop and an authorized dealer and they both stated that the seat beat assembly would need to be replaced to correct the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Updated 07/13/11”
NHTSA complaint #10402076, filed 2011-05, 150,000 miles“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. Which put all passengers in severe danger causing injuries that could have been avoided if they worked properly. Also the drivers seat belt (which was worn at the time of the accident) due to the immense collision at one point clicks unhinged and would no longer actively snap back causing multiple injuries as well. This incident will call for suit.”
NHTSA complaint #11509943, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz CLK320. The contact stated that the seat belt indicator is illuminated, which means the srs needs to be replaced. The failure prevents the seat belt from locking properly. There is also a tele-aide indicator flashing in the center of the instrument panel. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 03v534000 (seat belts) and 08v303000 (electrical system). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has been at the repair shop for the past two days. The failure mileage was 23,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265466, filed 2009-04, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- 10044222Apr 20, 2012Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231…
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
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.
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