*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Engine
The Vehicle was purchased from Alpine Motors, Wantagh, NY on [XXX] for $17,995 plus preparation fee of $895. The Vehicle remained at the dealership until [XXX], when it was then transposed and delivered to our residence in Palm Coast. Florida. I first drove the vehicle on [XXX]. On [XXX], the vehicle broke down. The Vehicle was bucking, the check engine light was on and it was not drivable. My husband and I were in the middle of a major intersection, and we just about rolled into a parking lot awaiting a tow truck. The vehicle was subsequently diagnosed, with the September 3, 2026, estimate identifying a failing ME engine control module requiring replacement along with additional repairs.…
Sep 1, 2026Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENDRICK MOTORS OF CHARLOTTE-MERCEDES BENZ (5201 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 4, 2017 · 115,000 milesAir bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF JACKSON (455 STEED RD, RIDGELAND, MS 39157, (601) 956-4211) A SECOND TIME AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. AFTER WAITING FOR OVER TWO HOURS, THE DEALER RESCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT MORE THAN ONCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE SEAT BELT INDICATOR ILLUMINATING, THE FAILURE NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE DEALER INITIALLY STATED THAT THE PART WAS AVAILABLE AND THEN INDICATED THAT THE…
Mar 15, 2016Air bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (FELDMANN IMPORTS, 4901 AMERICAN BLVD W, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437, (952) 837-6300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POSTCARD FROM TK HOLDINGS, ALERTING HER THAT…
Dec 26, 2017Air bags
TAKATA RECALL "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". PROBLEM KNOWN FOR YEARS. I PAID THOUSANDS FOR DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS PUT MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN DANGER. CAR IS UNSAFE AND HAS HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN BECAUSE OF IT. CAR HAS DIMINISHED VALUE AND IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE AND ILLEGAL TO SELL AND NOT ROAD WORTHY. JUST AN EXPENSIVE AND USELESS ITEM.
Jan 1, 2007Air bags
"TAKATA RECALL"
Nov 9, 2017 · 13,037 milesAir bags
I HAVE HAD TO HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS INSTALLED INTO MY CAR 3 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME, I GET A MESSAGE THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR ABG IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
Jan 30, 2017 · 50,000 milesAir bags
IN FEBRUARY, 2016 A RECALL WAS MADE ON THE 2007 MERCEDES SLK 350 CONCERNING A DEADLY DEFECT IN ITS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MADE BY TAKATA. COMING ON ON TWO YEARS AND MERCEDES STILL HAS NOT PROVIDED A FIX. THERE ARE SO FEW OF THESE CARS ON THE ROAD, IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THIS FIX IS A PRIORITY FOR MERCEDES. HOW LONG DOES A CAR MANUFACTURER HAVE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY FOR A POSSIBLY DEADLY DEFECT.
Nov 3, 2017 · 40,000 miles
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