2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 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.
“Dt: consumer was driving home from work on the freeway going 65 MPH and engine completely stalled; all of the lights and everything went out. Was able to pull off the road, and put it in park. That night had vehicle towed to the dealership, and until today they were not able to identify the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10124456, filed 2005-06, 3,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10167489Mar 19, 2014Noise: A rattling noise may be heard from the area of the chain drive for approx. 2-5 seconds after engine start. And/or: Fault code entries in engine control unit: SIM271DE20…
- 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…
- 10024362Feb 20, 2008Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008.
- 10019490Feb 1, 2006The brackets for the rear muffler at the cross member may create a rattling noise. Replace brackets for rear muffler at cross member.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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