VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz Clk500 years to avoid

Across 2003–2009, no single Clk500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2005 drew the most complaints; 2009 the fewest.

44

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2003–2009

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz Clk500 NHTSA complaints by model year21 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 15 complaints2005: 21 complaints2006: 7 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Mercedes-Benz Clk500 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Clk500 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200900
200800
200701
200674
2005213
2004153
200313

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Clk500?

By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Clk500 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Clk500 have?

Across all model years, the Clk500 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.