Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2005–2016).

Complaints
18
Recalls
7
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mercedes-Benz SLK350 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mercedes-Benz SLK350 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2016 SLK35000002—
2015 SLK35000002—
2014 SLK35000002—
2013 SLK35000002—
2012 SLK35050000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 SLK35000002—
2007 SLK35010001Engine
2006 SLK35010000Body & Structure
2005 SLK350111040Suspension

Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 received by NHTSA each month.

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls

  • Recall 22V168000Mar 18, 202222 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V787000Nov 1, 201924,226 vehiclesModel years 2013–2016

    Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V308000May 9, 20175,818 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V439000Jun 15, 2016100 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V081000Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V386000Jul 1, 2014311 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating front passenger air bag deployment, the front passenger seat airbag may not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.

  • Recall 13V236000Jun 4, 201371 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the OCS incorrectly classifies a very light person as being a child seat, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the system would deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology