https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz Slk350. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:39:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-2136999 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My mechanic says it's the fuel filter and it has been discontinued. I am a single woman and I am now afraid to drive my car. l am stressed about breaking down or being killed. Please help me. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-2125403 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. In addition, the parking brake was activated; however, but failed to activate as intended. The contact stated that https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-2015744 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told me the sub frame was the only item covered but that they could only bolt it and not weld if and then the exhaust and brake lines (rusted too bad to describe) weren’t covered and since I couldn’t afford it they only repaired the subframe and left the rest hanging ! My brakes failed on the way home. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-2015745 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told me the sub frame was the only item covered but that they could only bolt it and not weld if and then the exhaust and brake lines (rusted too bad to describe) weren’t covered and since I couldn’t afford it they only repaired the subframe and left the rest hanging ! My brakes failed on the way home. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-2015746 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told me the sub frame was the only item covered but that they could only bolt it and not weld if and then the exhaust and brake lines (rusted too bad to describe) weren’t covered and since I couldn’t afford it they only repaired the subframe and left the rest hanging ! My brakes failed on the way home. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1996390 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT the conductor plate along with its speed sensor is faulty. Luckily I just exit the highway, the transmission just stopped working, can't drive forward or reverse and when I apply gas on either D or R, just the RPM speed up as if the car is in neutral. I was stranded on the middle of the road. this happened a few time. after turning off the car and turn it back on usually reset it for a little b https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1933959 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT transmission lines popping off popped off at 60 miles per hour tensed me up it stared smoking pushed the safety hazzard lights on and was able to limp it off the highway its happened 3 times after i repaired them afraid to even drive it now.no no no https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1933960 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT transmission lines popping off popped off at 60 miles per hour tensed me up it stared smoking pushed the safety hazzard lights on and was able to limp it off the highway its happened 3 times after i repaired them afraid to even drive it now.no no no https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1930341 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT As i was driving (on a bridge) the convertible top/roof gushed and dumped an incredible amount of hydraulic fluid/oil right in my face unexpectedly! This came out of the blue. I had just raised it since it began to rain. The combination of raining weather and being on a one lane bridge and then having that spew into my face rendered me unable to see and had Me swerving almost off the bridge as the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1930342 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT As i was driving (on a bridge) the convertible top/roof gushed and dumped an incredible amount of hydraulic fluid/oil right in my face unexpectedly! This came out of the blue. I had just raised it since it began to rain. The combination of raining weather and being on a one lane bridge and then having that spew into my face rendered me unable to see and had Me swerving almost off the bridge as the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1928084 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has excessive rust issues that I’m being told by the dealership will compromise my safety. There is currently an extension of warranty for only the subframe in rear, but the rust is extended beyond that and is applied to the components needed to be removed in order to replace the subframe. Such as the exhaust pipe and brake lines as well. All are corroded to a high degree up to and incl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1928085 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has excessive rust issues that I’m being told by the dealership will compromise my safety. There is currently an extension of warranty for only the subframe in rear, but the rust is extended beyond that and is applied to the components needed to be removed in order to replace the subframe. Such as the exhaust pipe and brake lines as well. All are corroded to a high degree up to and incl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1928086 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has excessive rust issues that I’m being told by the dealership will compromise my safety. There is currently an extension of warranty for only the subframe in rear, but the rust is extended beyond that and is applied to the components needed to be removed in order to replace the subframe. Such as the exhaust pipe and brake lines as well. All are corroded to a high degree up to and incl https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1917820 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT improper heat treatment of the balance shaft spocket causing the balance shaft to worn out resulting in advance timing of the CAM. Mercedes acknowledges it's an known issue but don't cover cost of fixing it. Once ecu detected timing is off, it will stop the transmission from accelerating without any warning. Happened to me on a highway, good thing the car still have some momentum and was able https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1911936 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The rear subframe is corroded to the point of about to fall off and subsequently anything that is attached. Mercedes has extended a warranty on the subframe which is excellent, but only the subFrame? What about the touching bits like the bolts and screws among other items that are connected to it. So now because I cannot afford the $5,000.00 needed for the other rusted pieces that are brittle and https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1851709 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that as she pulled over and parked the vehicle, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated for the driver's side rear tire. When the contact exited the vehicle, she saw that the rim hub cap had detached from https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1850834 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was traveling on I20 going about 60mph. Car suddenly started fish tailing and thought I had a flat tire. Pulled over, no flats but back driver's side wheel was crooked. Had car towed to service center. Back frame is extremely rusted. My whole wheel could have come off which would have been extremely serious. My car only has 46000 miles and garage kept. No warning signs. I don't drive in wintry https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1819704 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT A few days after a scheduled service visit at a local Mercedes-Benz (MB) dealer I noticed a creaking sound coming from the rear of my 2005 SLK350 that continued to get louder as time went by. I scheduled another appointment for post-inspection and I received the unfortunate news that corrosion of the subframe had resulted in a critical fracture rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive and that I was https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1819705 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT A few days after a scheduled service visit at a local Mercedes-Benz (MB) dealer I noticed a creaking sound coming from the rear of my 2005 SLK350 that continued to get louder as time went by. I scheduled another appointment for post-inspection and I received the unfortunate news that corrosion of the subframe had resulted in a critical fracture rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive and that I was https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1769718 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the front passenger’s side headrest erroneously deployed. During the failure no crash had occurred, and no passenger was seated in the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but not assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet cont https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1673739 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT GLOVE BOX FACING HAS DETACHED FROM THE LOWER SIDE. IT HANGS FURTHER OUT THAN THE GLOVE BOX AND COULD BE A DANGER TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR EVEN A HARD STOP. IT STARTED COMING APART 3 YEARS AGO. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. IT CAME APART OVER TIME FROM HEAT AND SUB-STANDARD GLUE. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1668323 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE FUEL GAUGE IS WORKING ERRATICALLY. AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL, GAUGE SHOWS 3/4 FULL. NEXT MORNING, SHOWS FULL. AFTER DRIVING 25 MILES INTO WORK, FUEL GAUGE SHOW 1/4 FULL. END OF THE DAY, FUEL GAUGE SHOWS 1/2 FULL OR EMPTY. THE READING CAN BE ALMOST ANYWHERE AND IS UNRELIABLE. I HAVE HAD TO RESORT TO TRACKING MILEAGE AND FILLING UP BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THE CAR HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1644688 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. DUE TO POOR DESIGN, THERE IS AN ARCH THAT HOLDS WATER IN AND THE WATER CAN'T GET OUT CAUSING IT RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. SEARCHING MERCEDES ONLINE FORUMS, THIS SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM LOTS OF PEOPLE PROBLEM AND MERCEDES DENIES THIS PROBLEM. I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT IF I DON'T REPLACE IT. HTTPS://WWW.SLKWORLD.COM/SEARCH https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1644689 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. DUE TO POOR DESIGN, THERE IS AN ARCH THAT HOLDS WATER IN AND THE WATER CAN'T GET OUT CAUSING IT RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT. SEARCHING MERCEDES ONLINE FORUMS, THIS SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM LOTS OF PEOPLE PROBLEM AND MERCEDES DENIES THIS PROBLEM. I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT IF I DON'T REPLACE IT. HTTPS://WWW.SLKWORLD.COM/SEARCH https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1533456 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, THE HEADLAMPS BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE HEADLAMPS MELTED AND LEFT THE WIRES EXPOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1482548 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE CONTACTED 'EROCARS' IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA, FIVE TOMES REGARDING THE TAKAT SAFETY RECALL, ALL THE TIME I RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER; 'WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU' BUT NO ONE HAS CALLED ME BACK YET. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO? https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1477527 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT SIDE MARKER BULBS CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT. PURCHASED CAR IN 2012, AND EVERY ANNUAL INSPECTION NEED TO REPLACE BULBS. BUT AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS, THEY BURN OUT AGAIN. WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC WIRING IN LIGHT ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE. COST TO REPLACE ASSEMBLY ESTIMATED $150 PER SIDE/$300 FOR BOTH - EXCLUDING LABOR. IF ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE, FEEL I SHOULD NOT ABSORB COST TO REPLACE. AN OBVIOUS MERCEDES DEFECT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1464270 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR A YEAR NOW FOR A REPLACEMENT TO BE AVAILABLE. THE DATE FOR A REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN CONTINUALLY PUSHED BACK, AND IT IS UNCLEAR WHEN, IF EVER, A FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. MERCEDES NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING TO GET THIS FIXED, OR TO MAKE IT RIGHT. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1450545 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-slk350#complaint-1450036 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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