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2005–2016 · 9 model years

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls & problems by year

11 recalls and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200521 complaints
Most recalls20162 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302005: 21 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 10 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 13 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2013: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 0 complaints, 2 recalls200520062007200820122013201420152016
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 SLK350—24 mpg200000
2015 SLK350—24 mpg200000
2014 SLK350—24 mpg210000
2013 SLK350—24 mpg200000
2012 SLK350—23 mpg0120010
2008 SLK350—19 mpg240000
2007 SLK350—19 mpg1130000
2006 SLK350—19 mpg0101110
2005 SLK350—19 mpg0212140

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 bags15
  • Power train12
  • Unknown or other9
  • Engine8
  • Suspension7
  • Service brakes5
  • Fuel/propulsion system5
  • Electrical system4