2006 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK350. That ranks 4th out of 10 SLK350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 63,038 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 5 | 50% | 63,038 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | 69,519 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | 11,223 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 31,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 8,446 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.
I was traveling on I20 going about 60mph. Car suddenly started fish tailing and thought I had a flat tire. Pulled over, no flats but back driver's side wheel was crooked. Had car towed to service center. Back frame is extremely rusted. My whole wheel could have come off which would have been…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk350. On several occasions, while the contact's daughter was driving, the headlamps became inoperable. The contact stated that the wiring harness to the headlamps melted and left the wires exposed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk350. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power after accelerating from a complete stop. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be manually restarted to be operated normally. The failure occurred without warning. The…
While driving vehicle power can be lost & vehicle can be stuck in 1st gear or no gear at all causing blockage to traffic and possibly causing an accident. Once you turn car off it appears the car resets itself as if nothing ever happen. When reported to dealership it was stated no codes pop up so i…
3 issues--camshaft selenoid; defective gear in the balance shafts of the engine; transmission valve body defect. All three of these issues have been documented by mercedes internal documents and there is a class action suit on going for the defective gear in the balance shafts of the engine right…
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 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 SLK350 | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Owners most often report power train, engine, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.