Mercedes Benz Clk350 2006

Model Clk350 made in 2006 by Mercedes Benz got 25 consumer complains as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 2006

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Ready06/01/2011
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm06/01/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RB-200906000508/01/200910032568Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to04/14/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Ready06/01/2011
SB-5978312/10/201010037653Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm06/01/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03300804/24/2008SB-03-30-08E10022893Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj10/03/2007
200611000202/01/2007200611000210021270Check engine control module software version and update if necessary. *kb updated 04-02-07. *kb03/26/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SB-200807000208/01/200810028026Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. the v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. the dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe02/27/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
LI-88-7003/06/201110041066Ready09/19/2011
LI-88-7003/06/201110041066Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm09/19/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
LI-88-7003/06/201110041066Ready09/19/2011
LI-88-7003/06/201110041066Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm09/19/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SB-200812000812/01/200810030904Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla12/18/2009
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
46204612/04/2008SB-46-20-46A10020460Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe10/23/2006
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
42458601/03/200810024117All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj03/11/2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
200611000508/01/200810021246Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe03/26/2007
200608000308/01/200610021228Check command and navigation software and update if necessary. *kb03/23/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
06/15/201139000
 Warning message displayed, srs restraint system malfunction visit workshop upon investigating this error message on the internet mercedes benz forum, i have determined the following: 1. this is a very common problem, affecting several mb models, including the e-class, c-class, slk, clk, and possibly others. 2. when this message appears, the driver air bag is most likely disabled. 3. mb service bulletin pb-91.60/93d acknowledges this problem as a design or assembly error, and recommends replacement of a wiring component in the steering column. 4. mb service personnel are often unable to make the proper diagnosis and fix. 5. many mb vehicles are being driven daily with this problem, due to the cost ($700.00) and inconvenience of taking the vehicle to the dealer for problem correction. due to the potential for personnel safety due to failure of the driver airbag in a frontal collision, and due to the apparent frequency of occurrance of this failure, corrective action should be initiated by mb in the form of a mandatory correction.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
02/20/2010457001
 2006 mercedes clk350 convertible- about 45, 000 miles on it, bought as a used car in sept 2009. the headlights were left on all day and drained the battery. the battery was recharged. the check engine light came on and stayed on. i would drive about a block or two and the second time i put on brakes, the eps dash light would come on and the engine would die. the engine could be restarted and the car driven (including the freeway), but the eps light would come back on and kill the engine, after more braking. the car died, on the way to the stockton, calif. dealer, as i braked on the off ramp as i braked and almost caused a serious rear end accident by the car following me. additional, the side driver window that automatically drops down when the door is open, would not automatically go all the way back up when the door was closed. i took to the dealer for repair. i was told the windows needed re-syncronizing. that there was a miscoding in the computer, which needed a software upgrading. i asked why other mercedes owners were not informed, but got no answer. i also asked to have the manufacturer representative contacted, since the warranty expired only two weeks prior. i was told they would not, since the manufacturer would not pay for any computer upgrades. i was not told of any recalls, yet there appears to be a possible related computer recall bulletin for improper coding. the dealer did the resync and computer upgrade and the car is back to driving normal. *tr
11/29/2007403/18/2007
 1) check engine oil level message displayed 2) stop vehicle 3) engine oil consumption test / cylinder test / sensor test outcome: mercedes is working hard to design a new sensor for this car. a few hundred other people have had this experience and there has not been an official recall. (per fletcher jones motor cars, newport beach, ca). *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/01/201078000
 Check engine light came on in my 2006 mb 350 clk. took to a mechanic was told it was a balance shaft issue and would cost about $5000 to repair.
11/19/200724000303/18/2007
 2006 clk 350 coupe / check engine oil levels (message). i've owned my car since march 18, 2007. i'm writing to inform you that i have received a message three times stating check engine oil levels the message came on for the first time in july 2007. i drove the car back to the dealership where i bought the car from and i arrived at the service department 15 minutes before they closed and they didn't have time to look at my vehicle, so they placed oil in my car and turned me away. thankfully a very professional young man from that same dealership rectified this experience for me and had a talking to the man that turned me away. my car was misdiagnosed. a week later the same light came on. check engine oil level. at this moment in time, i call mercedes benz road side assistance. i pulled the car over and explained the situation. they asked me not to add any oil and to take it to the nearest dealership. i took it to md san diego. they conducted and oil consumption test to find what was wrong and they asked me to come back in 1,000 to 1,200 miles or if the light came on. august 7, 2007 - i was near newport beach, and the light came on again. so i took it to the dealership where i bought it from and they had to re-do the oil consumption test because the test needs to be conducted at the same dealership each time. (i questioned the validity of this statement). they instructed me to come back in 1,000 - 1,200 miles or when the light came on. i brought the car back in 1,000 miles (august 2007) to the newport beach dealership and they couldn't find what was wrong with the car and mercedes benz wouldn't authorize the (warranty) work for the engine to be taken apart to find out where the oil is going to. it is now november 19, 2007 and the same light came on again. i have scheduled an appointment to bring my car back in. hopefully they can solve the problem this time, or it might be that i have been sold a lemon. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/09/201153000
 The '06 clk 350 i am about to purchase was taken in for inspection and diagnostics for the cel. the dealership told me that there is a problem with the balance shaft, which would eventually lead to misfiring and other engine problems. i do not know the history of the vehicle prior to this, or even when the cel first came on. i am being told that the engine must be removed and torn down to repair this problem, and the cost will be upwards of $4000. it has less than 54000 miles on it.
10/20/2010
 Check engine light and balance shaft concern
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12/10/2012590001
 Vehicle was purchased from an authorized mercedes benz dealership and was a certified pre-owned vehicle. automobile was garage kept and primarily driven to work with highway miles. only premium non-ethanol mixed fuel was used from shell. suddenly, one day, strong gasoline odor permeates garage. most noticeable with full tank. the cause was a fuel tank sender unit. a plastic diaphragm within the unit developed a stress crack right at the boundary between two faces. it is clear that proper bonding between the two was not ideal during molding. fuel would egress out this crack located under the back seat and on-top of the fuel tank. $1000 was recently spent on the replacement of sender unit. some fuel odor still persists within vehicle. this was clearly a manufacturing defect and surprising considering the low miles and years on the vehicle. regardless of ramifications, gasoline of sufficient quantity in places unintended, shows poor workmanship. thank you. updated 02/14/13*lj the consumer stated it appeared the plastic vessel itself was made by a tier supplier in germany. the leak stared from the seam. *tr
12/10/201259000
 Vehicle was purchased from an authorized mercedes benz dealership and was a certified pre-owned vehicle. automobile was garage kept and primarily driven to work with highway miles. only premium non-ethanol mixed fuel was used from shell. suddenly, one day, strong gasoline odor permeates garage. most noticeable with full tank. the cause was a fuel tank sender unit. a plastic diaphragm within the unit developed a stress crack right at the boundary between two faces. it is clear that proper bonding between the two was not ideal during molding. fuel would egress out this crack located under the back seat and on-top of the fuel tank. $1000 was recently spent on the replacement of sender unit. some fuel odor still persists within vehicle. this was clearly a manufacturing defect and surprising considering the low miles and years on the vehicle. regardless of ramifications, gasoline of sufficient quantity in places unintended, shows poor workmanship. thank you.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12/10/2012590001
 Vehicle was purchased from an authorized mercedes benz dealership and was a certified pre-owned vehicle. automobile was garage kept and primarily driven to work with highway miles. only premium non-ethanol mixed fuel was used from shell. suddenly, one day, strong gasoline odor permeates garage. most noticeable with full tank. the cause was a fuel tank sender unit. a plastic diaphragm within the unit developed a stress crack right at the boundary between two faces. it is clear that proper bonding between the two was not ideal during molding. fuel would egress out this crack located under the back seat and on-top of the fuel tank. $1000 was recently spent on the replacement of sender unit. some fuel odor still persists within vehicle. this was clearly a manufacturing defect and surprising considering the low miles and years on the vehicle. regardless of ramifications, gasoline of sufficient quantity in places unintended, shows poor workmanship. thank you. updated 02/14/13*lj the consumer stated it appeared the plastic vessel itself was made by a tier supplier in germany. the leak stared from the seam. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/10/2009580001
 Driving home on freeway at night, car shifted unexpectedly at high speed. check engine light immediately came on. came to stop exiting off freeway and car would not move, turned off and turned back on engine was able to limp home with check engine light still on. towed to mercedes and was told it was a defective speed sensor also was told this malfunctioning sensor could not be replaced in and of itself and that the whole valve body would have to be replaced at a cost of $2200 for a 2006 car with 58,000 miles on it. by virtue of the fact the sensor was defective shouldn't mercedes have replaced this at their cost? transmission electrohydraulic unit replaced at a cost of $2200 with 58,000 miles *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
09/29/2009130001
 My mercedes 350 abs brake system failed and caused very rapid acceleration. i avoided crossing a busy intersection and crashed into a beverly hills lamp post which caused over $25,000.00 damage to the post and my car. mercedes not accepting any responsibility. *tr

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