2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 40%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350, 40% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“Takata recall - the car is stationary in my garage and is emittng a strong order of gas fumes and I am afraid these gas fumes could cause an explosion or fire”
NHTSA complaint #10913823, filed 2016-10, 63,102 miles“Purchased from private individual with mileage 43,000. Filled up the gas tank on two occasions. After each occasion, placed car in garage afterward and closed garage door. The smell of raw gas was overwhelming as soon as garage door was shut. Due to the overwhelming smell and safety concern, car was parked in driveway. No leaks on garage floor were found. Car parked in garage the next day without the smell of raw gas.”
NHTSA complaint #11173029, filed 2019-01, 43,000 miles“Routine maintenance identified gasoline leaking from fuel tank's fuel sender . Small crack in plastic fuel sender at point where fuel hose attached to sender allowed gasoline to accumulate over time in area surrounding sender and then travel to underside of car in an area immediately adjacent to exhaust system. At time leak was discovered approx 1/4 cup of fuel had accumulated. Had problem not been discovered a car fire was inevitable”
NHTSA complaint #11073073, filed 2018-02, 45,000 miles“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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10691619, filed 2015-03, 77,000 miles“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 where it was diagnosed that the passenger and driver side level sensor covers were leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10825252, filed 2016-02Related service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission 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.
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