2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK280 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280. That ranks 3rd out of 3 SLK280 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 56,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 4 | 50% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 29,120 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Takata recall notified over a year ago of recall. We have called 4 times to dealer since we received notice and they still cannot tell us anything. Now i see they have filed bankrupcy. I have a car that i do not feel safe driving and cannot put anyone in the other seat.
"takata recall" - my 2008 mercedes-benz slk280 has not had the airbag replaced as of oct. 26, 2016. My vehicle has an airbag with a takata made inflator, according to the recall notice.
Takata recall#16v-081 trying to get help from dealership having difficulties. I'm uncertain if i have other unknown issues as checked marked. This is the 2nd recall. I am having a safety concern on this vehicle i purchased and management is not cooperating/ assisting upset over a previous defective…
The convertible hard top hydraulic system start to leak oil to driver and passenger seat. The hard top does not move and difficult to close. I have received notification from several owners that it is a current problem of all vehicles of models. This is an unsafely problem, since the hard top, rear…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz slk280. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained chest injuries from the seat belt. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK280 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 SLK280 | 23 | 2 |
| 2006 SLK280 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.