2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300. That ranks 2nd out of 3 SLK300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300.
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.
I was driving down an interstate when my power steering and ac went out and a battery warning message appeared. Shortly after, another warning appeared saying to turn off engine. I had to stop on the side of the interstate and ended up having to be towed. They determined i needed a new compressor…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SLK300 | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 SLK300 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK300 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.