2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK280 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280. That ranks 2nd out of 3 SLK280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 33% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 17% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 45,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 11% | 92,750 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 1,624 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 6% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 78,905 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Headlight wires (Inside Housing) are frayed / melted. Can cause fire. I was replacing my bulb when I noticed the wires in the plug were completely stripped with no shielding. I traced it back to the connector and the wire shields were either frayed or completely gone
Trunk failure. The trunk, when open, may suddenly fall very fast at any time. When you open the trunk it stays open but without warning may suddenly drop hitting you in the head. The trunk is actually quit heavy and can cause serious trauma to a person or damage to the vehicle as it slams down with…
Electrical system faulty. Front lowbeam headlight warning light on. Mechanic changed headlight bulb but it still did not work. After about a week the warning indicator went off and headlight worked. A few days went by and the indicator came on again. The low beam did not work. This time the left…
The rear marker lights are going on and off for the last few months, now they are off for good. The wires to the lights look fine, the bulbs look fine. I have even replaced the bulbs but they still dont work on one side. Earlier models are having same issue as this model. This car is unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk280. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the passenger side marker light bulb replaced and was advised that the vehicle had a faulty harness. The mechanic stated that the harness needed to be replaced as soon as possible…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 SLK280 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 SLK280 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK280 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.