Mercedes Benz Clk500 2005
Model Clk500 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 25 consumer complains as well as 19 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 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes 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. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-91-60-53A | 02/27/2009 | 10028586 | Mercedes 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. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| 916076B | 01/17/2006 | 916076C | 10009817 | Srs light illuminated. dtc 9103 and/or 9123 present. mercedes-benz model 203 and 209. model year unknown. *tt | 10/25/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RB-2009060005 | 08/01/2009 | 10032568 | Mercedes 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 to | 04/14/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 2008010001 | 02/20/2008 | 2008010001A | 10024362 | Mercedes-benz - check catalytic converters and replace if necessary - models 203, 209, 211, 215, 230 - model years 2004-2005. *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe | 04/09/2008 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2006010003 | 02/01/2006 | 10019490 | The brackets for the rear muffler at the cross member may create a rattling noise. replace brackets for rear muffler at cross member. *tt | 03/16/2006 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| PB-82-10-376F | 02/06/2009 | 10028585 | Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. a function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). model years uknown. *pe | 05/11/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 2006020008 | 01/01/2007 | 2006020008 | 10019822 | Inspect transmission pilot bushing at electrochydraulic unit and replace if necessary. the transmission pilot bushing may have been installed on the control units with non-tempered sealing rings which may cause a small leak to occur. *t | 05/02/2006 |
| 276064 | 12/13/2005 | 10018931 | Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 276053 | 03/10/2005 | 10014548 | Rough downshifting when accelerating. *tt various models including 2005 mercedes-benz 219 and 220. *tt | 05/04/2005 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 424586 | 01/03/2008 | 10024117 | All 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. *nj | 03/11/2008 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2006110005 | 08/01/2008 | 10021246 | Install software for navigation system. *kb updated 3/5/09. *pe | 03/26/2007 | |
| 2006080003 | 08/01/2006 | 10021228 | Check command and navigation software and update if necessary. *kb | 03/23/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/02/2010 | 27000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz clk500. the contact stated that he received a warranty extension from the manufacturer in regards to his airbags. he stated that the airbag warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel on a intermittent basis. the vehicle was then inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the wiring harness in both the driver and passenger seats. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 27,000 and the current mileage was approximately 37,000. tb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 113760 | ||
| Tl* 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. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 113760 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz clk500. after fueling the vehicle the contact stated the fuel gage displayed empty. the check engine light also illuminates on the dash board intermittently. the contact stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system) but the manufacturer stated the vin was not included. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,760. ds | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 34000 | ||
| 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. reprogramming the unit to tell the new module that this vehicle isa convertible solved that problem. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/02/2005 | 3500 | 1 | 02/08/2005 |
| 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.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Driving at 35 mph car began to stall and lose power, car eventually gained power and acceleration, once driving slower the car lost power again and cut completely off after all lights on dash board came on. selling dealer stated they fixed the problem which was a sensor but the car is now losing power again one month later. the interior and exterior lighting always flicker upon starting the vehicle. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Driving at 35 mph car began to stall and lose power, car eventually gained power and acceleration, once driving slower the car lost power again and cut completely off after all lights on dash board came on. selling dealer stated they fixed the problem which was a sensor but the car is now losing power again one month later. the interior and exterior lighting always flicker upon starting the vehicle. *tr | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz clk500. the contact stated that when the driver seat was folded forward and backward, it would lock electronically and caused all other electronic functions for that seat to fail; the contact was concerned that the driver side frontal air bag would fail. the failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership six times. the dealer replaced the driver seat rails, frame and made all other necessary adjustments but the failure continued. the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealership. the failure mileage was 0. the current mileage was approximately 60,000. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Driving at 35 mph car began to stall and lose power, car eventually gained power and acceleration, once driving slower the car lost power again and cut completely off after all lights on dash board came on. selling dealer stated they fixed the problem which was a sensor but the car is now losing power again one month later. the interior and exterior lighting always flicker upon starting the vehicle. *tr | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 788 | 4 | 01/10/2005 |
| Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by it⿿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 788 | 4 | 01/10/2005 |
| Date of purchase was 01/10/2005 service#1.1st wheel alignment was on 01/18/2005 mileage in was 788 miles, the front & rear, both had to be re-aligned, replaced parts were wheel camber/caster-l side/adjust install bolt kits and wheel camber/caster-r side/adjust install bolt kits and car was tested to verify pull to the right, they found camber on left front out of specs also vehicle has a 0.14 split in caster r&r two lower encap panels install caster kit on right front and install camber kit on left front perform four wheel alignment road test car after the car was completed. service #2. at 1,766 i requested another wheel alignment because the car began pulling to the right again. service #3 04/25/2005 at 6174 miles and 05/10/2005 at 6,310 miles after high speed panic stop on interstate 15 north a semi trailer truck swerved into the passing lane causing me to slam on my brakes to avoid the trailer on the highway. this immediately caused the car to begin to shake, shimmy and rattle down the freeway until i could reach a safe stopping point. i could not stop on the freeway i was in the middle of the desert and traffic was extremely high. this panic stop required me to get another wheel alignment. service #4. 06/21/05 at 8,548 miles service director of mercedes-benz tom fox test drove my car and he agreed that the car pulls hard to the right changing lanes by it⿿s self. the cars windows also do not roll up all the way, they reach the top and then roll back down half way. the hood (fire) insulation has shrunk and ripped off the top of the hood and is falling into the engine. tom stated wheel alignment in not totally fixable, the window motors had to be replaced and the hoods fire insulation also had to be replaced. mercedes-benz of san diego is allowing me to pick up my car tomorrow 06/27/2005. they (mercedes-benz of san diego) are tying to tell me that it is normal for this car to pull to the right? | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/24/2009 | 22000 | 1 | |
| I was driving to work and it felt like the car ran over something. this is when i noticed that the tire had ran completely flat with tread splitting all around it. the tire has not been replaced but i have contacted the mercedes service department because the tire has only 22,000 miles. i believe there are defects with the tires because the other front tire has a bubble in the tread. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN DIEGO | 92111 | MERCEDES-BENZ OD SAN DIEGO | 858-569-6900 |