2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,760 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.
“Driving home from the grocery store on a surface street at approximately 35 MPH. Engine switched off along with everything electrical. Car did restart and I was able to get home. Attempts to restart after that failed. The remedy was to replace the electronic ignition switch (ezs or eis control module). The explanation I received was that it has certain computer circuits that affect not only starting but other car systems. In fact, incorrect programming of the replacement module caused me to be unable to lower the soft-top as if one wasn't installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10382876, filed 2011-02, 34,000 miles“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11686621, filed 2025-09, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz CLK500. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel level gauge displayed an empty reading and the check engine light would illuminate intermittently. The contact stated that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 113,760.”
NHTSA complaint #10395466, filed 2011-04, 113,760 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015640Mar 5, 2025Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 11008091Sep 28, 2024Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party…
- 10166087Jul 10, 2014The presence of a quiescent current can have several causes. These are not always recognized and lead to an increased number of OK components being removed. Possible Hall sensor…
- 10205233Aug 5, 2013Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- 10037653Dec 10, 2010Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate.
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209…
- 10032568Aug 1, 2009Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. The vehicles fuel tank leak…
- 10028586Feb 27, 2009Mercedes vehicle: the srs indicator lamp is illuminated and code b1058 and b2dbo are stored, replace the srs control unit. Models 203 and model 209. Model years unknown.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500
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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