2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz CLK350. While driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle seemed to be in the incorrect gear and drove sluggishly. After a mile or so, the vehicle would have to be shifted into park and back into the drive position to get the vehicle to operate normally. The contact stated that this was a recurring incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10730335, filed 2015-06, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz CLK350. The contact stated that the vehicle reduced in speed when the accelerator pedal was applied. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal had to be depressed numerous times in order to accelerate, which responded intermittently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle in order to reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission valve housing needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617229, filed 2014-07, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013332Jan 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing…
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10166994Feb 25, 2014Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
- 10030904Dec 1, 2008Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. Replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. Daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
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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