2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 recalls and problems

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 recalls

Recall 24V-874: Visibility

Reported Nov 19, 2024 · 33,456 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.

Recall 22V-954: Visibility

Reported Dec 23, 2022 · 131,653 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.

Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.

Recall 19V-918: Visibility

Reported Dec 20, 2019 · 747,928 vehicles affected · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf

Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Visibility	2
Wheels	1
Air Bags	1
Service Brakes	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Unknown or Other	1
Seats	1

Most reported parts

Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 1
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Air Handler/Chamber, Ducts, and Valves — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,739 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · at 40,030 miles · reported Aug 22, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes - Benz CLK350. The contact stated he turned on the air condition of his vehicle and an odor of mold came from the vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated that there was no recall for that failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and they also stated that there was no recall for the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 40,030.

Visibility · reported Jul 1, 2020

The contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz clk350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state emission testing and she was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v918000 (Visibility) however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Service Brakes · at 75,739 miles · reported Jun 5, 2019

Driving straight about 25mph along a an otherwise empty residential street. Experienced multiple micro-bursts of sudden, brief, violent, unintended braking. Driver's foot was nowhere near the brake pedal. Braking was so violent that the wheels locked up and made skidding sounds and occupants were shaken. Each incidence of braking was very short, perhaps a fraction of a second. The first occurrence (While traveling ~25mph) there were about four separate "brakes" within a few seconds. This occurred only two blocks from home. I proceeded home at a much slower pace with the emergency lights…

Wheels · at 100,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2018

The TPMS constantly displays false warning messages about the tires being low on pressure. This began about two years ago, when the car was 7 years old, 100k miles. Numerous trips to the dealer and other repair shops has not alleviated the problem. Tpms constantly giving a false warning about low tire pressure is a serious problem. Much like smoke alarms which give false notice, false tire pressure warnings will be ignored. The vehicle is typically in a moving condition when the TPMS issues a false alert.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 38,000 miles · reported Feb 17, 2017

The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz clk350. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seal connected to the fuel pump was faulty and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350: 24V-874 (visibility), 22V-954 (visibility), 19V-918 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350?

Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (2 reports), followed by visibility (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,739 miles.

Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.