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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
38
Latest campaign
Nov 19, 2024

Recall summary by component3

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ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Visibility3Nov 19, 2024

Safety recalls3

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 19, 2024Latest campaign
Nov 19, 202424V874000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

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What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V874000 · Nov 19, 2024
Dec 23, 202222V954000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V954000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V954000 · Dec 23, 2022
Dec 20, 201919V918000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V918000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V918000 · Dec 20, 2019
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component38

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
38Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Seat belts1129101
Fuel/propulsion system718000
Air bags616302
Power train513000
Electrical system411000
Tires38000
Fuel system25000
Gasoline25000
Seats25010
Unknown or other13000
Structure13000
Engine13000
Visibility/wiper13000
Electronic stability control (ESC)13000
Latches/locks/linkages13000

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “After evaluation by garage it is concluded that there’s subframe damage to the vehicle”

    Filed 04/27/2025 · ODI 11657100
  • Structure

    “About 3 years ago, the passenger side of my door started randomly swinging open while I was driving. It was extremely dangerous and almost caused a serious accident the first time it happened.”

    Filed 09/09/2024 · ODI 11613587
  • Tires

    “I purchased 4 new tires, my car calls for a staggered fitment (225/45R17 DOT# 1RB7RR9872922 and 1RB7RR9811521 up front and 245/40R17 DOT# 1RB8NR981112 and 1RB8NR9811022 in the rear).”

    Filed 07/26/2024 · ODI 11604697

Other Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class model years

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. The most recent, 24V874000 (reported November 19, 2024), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

Seat belts is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 38 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mercedes-Benz recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.

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