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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
20%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
75,028miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,028 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.

“Takata recall. Srs light came on. Took car to dealership. Advised that airbag in passenger seat had high resistance.the seat back was removed and airbag replaced. Approximately 3 weeks later and $981.00 my car was returned to me.”

NHTSA complaint #10939041, filed 2017-01, 99,392 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning and check srs air bag displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wiring for both the driver and passenger seats were replaced. The failure recurred. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11124551, filed 2018-09

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009113%
2008320%
2007717%
2006411%

Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350

Fuel system
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology