2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350. That is the most of any SLK350 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 29% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 29% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 24% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | 67,501 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 54,426 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 10% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 56,851 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350.
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.
The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. In addition…
The brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told me the sub frame was the only item covered but that they could only bolt it and not weld if and then the exhaust and brake lines (rusted too bad to describe) werenât covered and since I couldnât…
the conductor plate along with its speed sensor is faulty. Luckily I just exit the highway, the transmission just stopped working, can't drive forward or reverse and when I apply gas on either D or R, just the RPM speed up as if the car is in neutral. I was stranded on the middle of the road. this…
transmission lines popping off popped off at 60 miles per hour tensed me up it stared smoking pushed the safety hazzard lights on and was able to limp it off the highway its happened 3 times after i repaired them afraid to even drive it now.no no no
As i was driving (on a bridge) the convertible top/roof gushed and dumped an incredible amount of hydraulic fluid/oil right in my face unexpectedly! This came out of the blue. I had just raised it since it began to rain. The combination of raining weather and being on a one lane bridge and then…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 SLK350 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 SLK350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 SLK350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 SLK350 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 SLK350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 SLK350 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 SLK350 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 SLK350 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 SLK350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK350 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.