Clk-Class (2008)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.5-V6-Gas
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class Unidentified Engine
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5.5-V8-Gas
5.5L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class complaints?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior.
Is the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class have?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints on file for the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008-2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class.
What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the electrical system and the exterior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Clk-Class have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 20 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.