Most common 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz CLK550 complaints by model year
Best CLK550 years: 2008, 2009. Compare all years →
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 recalls (4)
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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
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.
What 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
The vehicle stalled, engine quit, on a busy side street. The driver pulled over on the dirt side of the street. Restarts were attempted to no avail. The engine will idle for a couple of seconds then shutdown. It sounded like fuel starvation. The fuel indicator showed 4 bars or a little under half tank. The fuel tank was filled with 5 gallons of gasoline where the vehicle started fine and driven home. The cause was found out to be a faulty fuel indicator. It later freezes on half full even if it is filled to full tank at the gas station. Fuel gauge readings are incorrect and intermittent. Research from nada guides on this vehicle revealed us NHTSA campaign id 08V303000 and Mercedes Benz recall no. 2008 07000, regarding incorrect software calibration number coding. However, this vehicle's VIN does not show any recall or service bulletin. …
Parked my car in my garage for the night, next morning my garage had a strong smell of gas. When I got in the car it was even stronger. Has been 3 days now and you can even smell the gas outside of the car when it's been parked.the overwhelming smell of gasoline inside cabin of my car is nauseating and I'm afraid it's gonna cause me to lose consciousness.
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L 8-cyl | 7-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 CLK550 rates few complaints: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the CLK550 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550?
The fuel & propulsion system — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550, the most recent from November 19, 2024 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz CLK550?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008 and 2009. See the full Mercedes-Benz CLK550 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK550 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 72,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.