2007 Mercedes Benz SLK280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK280 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK280. That is the most of any SLK280 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 74%), typically at around 29,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 23owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 17 | 74% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 28,865 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 28,865 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 69,015 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | 90,125 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 13,493 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz SLK280 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
I am the owner of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 with VIN: [XXX]. My vehicle was part of the Takata airbag recall, but the airbags were never replaced. Currently, the NHTSA recall status for my VIN shows "no active recalls," even though the repair was not completed. This creates a serious safety risk…
Takata recall. There was a nhtsa campaign to recall my vehicle's airbags-- number 16v081000. I was contacted by mail numerous times my mercedes national headquarters, indicating there was a recall and the replacement airbag was on order. They indicated i would be contacted later when the parts…
I remain unable to obtain replacement takeda airbags from mercedes benz for the past 3 years. When i last filed a complaint with nhtsa on 12/26/2017 (complaint number 11056636) i was informed by mercedes, [xxx] , vp customer services that my car replacement airbags would be available by june 30…
2007 mercedes benz slk 280. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. *ld *js
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz slk280. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags) was received in february of 2016. After contacting the dealer (mercedes-benz of kansas city in kansas city, mo), the contact was informed that…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 SLK280 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 SLK280 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.