The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 404 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08V3030002008-07-07404 affected
Defect
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“We smelled the odor of gasoline in our garage, so took our vehicle to mercedes of henderson. We were informed that the fuel tank was cracked around the top mounting bolt and needed to be replaced. Upon further investigation, we noted that this is an ongoing problem with the mercedes e and clk…”
“Bought the car in oct.of 2013. Third brake warning comes on from time to time. Have checked my brake lights with someone pushing the brake pedal while I observed more than once and they work fine. Two of my co-workers have told me recently while following me that my third brake light does not…”
“Bought the car in oct.of 2013. Third brake warning comes on from time to time. Have checked my brake lights with someone pushing the brake pedal while I observed more than once and they work fine. Two of my co-workers have told me recently while following me that my third brake light does not…”
“My complaint is against mercedes-benz, usa for their failure to inform me of the substantive defects and recalls at the time of my purchase of the 2006 mercedes c280; vin [xxx]. On april 24, 2009, I engaged in a contract with mercedes benz financial services for the purchase of the above 2006…”
“My complaint is against mercedes-benz, usa for their failure to inform me of the substantive defects and recalls at the time of my purchase of the 2006 mercedes c280; vin [xxx]. On april 24, 2009, I engaged in a contract with mercedes benz financial services for the purchase of the above 2006…”
“My complaint is against mercedes-benz, usa for their failure to inform me of the substantive defects and recalls at the time of my purchase of the 2006 mercedes c280; vin [xxx]. On april 24, 2009, I engaged in a contract with mercedes benz financial services for the purchase of the above 2006…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Clk Class as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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