2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK250 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250. That ranks 3rd out of 5 SLK250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Communication
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Risk: An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Air bags
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SL 550, SL 63 AMG, and SL 65 AMG vehicles manufactured March 19, 2014, through May 5, 2014. Due to an air bag assembly error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating front passenger air bag deployment, the front passenger seat airbag may not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.
Fix: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz distributed an interim letter to owners on July 17, 2014. A second owner letter was mailed after parts became available in mid August 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised that passengers or other items should not be placed in the passenger seat.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Mars red paint failure-
There is a problem with the air to air inter-cooler design that causes water to collect and then be ingested into the engine under sudden acceleration. The ingestion of the water causes the computer to believe there is an engine problem and puts it into "limp mode"; suddenly and severely cutting…
Other Mercedes-Benz SLK250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 SLK250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 SLK250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 SLK250 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 SLK250 | 8 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250?
Owners most often report engine, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK250 model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.