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2006–2008 · 3 model years

Mercedes-Benz SLK280 recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200723 complaints
Most recalls20072 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302006: 18 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 23 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 8 complaints, 1 recalls200620072008
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2008 SLK280—20 mpg181010
2007 SLK280—20 mpg2230000
2006 SLK280—20–21 mpg0180000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags27
  • Electrical system6
  • Power train4
  • Exterior lighting3
  • Structure3
  • Seat belts3
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Vehicle speed control2