2007 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK350 years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK350. That ranks 2nd out of 10 SLK350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 69%), typically at around 40,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 69% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 23% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mercedes Benz SLK350 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.
The Vehicle was purchased from Alpine Motors, Wantagh, NY on [XXX] for $17,995 plus preparation fee of $895. The Vehicle remained at the dealership until [XXX], when it was then transposed and delivered to our residence in Palm Coast. Florida. I first drove the vehicle on [XXX]. On [XXX], the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz slk350. While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to hendrick motors of charlotte-mercedes benz (5201 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212) where it was diagnosed that the balance shaft needed…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF JACKSON (455 STEED RD…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE…
Takata recall "remedy not yet available". Problem known for years. I paid thousands for defective safety equipment which has put my family's lives in danger. Car is unsafe and has hardly been driven because of it. Car has diminished value and is near impossible and illegal to sell and not road…
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 | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 SLK350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 SLK350 | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.