Mercedes-Benz SLK280 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 31 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLK280 (model years 2006–2008). The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by power train (2 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SLK280 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 2 of 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | 2 of 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 of 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 of 3 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V168000 | Mar 18, 2022 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ECU/ECM), software | 2007 | 22 |
| 16V081000 | Feb 11, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2008 | 711,159 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.