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2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints103 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train50
Engine20
Vehicle speed control21
Structure10
Air bags10
Visibility/wiper10
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other SLK350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SLK350 median. How we score

'05'06'07'08'12'13'14'15'16
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What SLK350 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LACK OF ENGINE POWER AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE MANUALLY RESTARTED TO BE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE…
Complaint 10889027 · Jul 27, 2016 · 63,038 miles
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE POWER CAN BE LOST & VEHICLE CAN BE STUCK IN 1ST GEAR OR NO GEAR AT ALL CAUSING BLOCKAGE TO TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONCE YOU TURN CAR OFF IT APPEARS THE CAR RESETS ITSELF AS IF NOTHING EVER HAPPEN. WHEN REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS STATED NO CODES POP UP SO I…
Complaint 10811255 · Dec 19, 2015 · 8,446 miles
3 ISSUES--CAMSHAFT SELENOID; DEFECTIVE GEAR IN THE BALANCE SHAFTS OF THE ENGINE; TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY DEFECT. ALL THREE OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED BY MERCEDES INTERNAL DOCUMENTS AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON GOING FOR THE DEFECTIVE GEAR IN THE BALANCE SHAFTS OF THE ENGINE RIGHT…
Complaint 10810418 · Dec 15, 2015 · 76,000 miles

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