2008 Mercedes Benz SLK350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK350 years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK350. That ranks 5th out of 10 SLK350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 4 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mercedes Benz SLK350 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software; engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; electronic stability control (esc):control module:software
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.
Risk: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040003.
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.
I have contacted 'erocars' in st. Petersburg, florida, five tomes regarding the takat safety recall, all the time i received the same answer; 'we will get back to you' but no one has called me back yet. I don't know what to do?
Takata recall. I've been waiting for a year now for a replacement to be available. The date for a replacement has been continually pushed back, and it is unclear when, if ever, a fix will be available. Mercedes needs to do something to get this fixed, or to make it right.
The dealer in foothill ranch ca refused to fix my car when i took it to have the defective air bag replaced on november 24, 2017. I was told the litigation was not finished and there was nothing they can do about it. My life is a risk. Please fix it.
Takata recall. Recall in february 2016, notified in may 2016, and was advised recently by local mercedes dealership that parts to repair are still not available. This is unacceptable, other brands (honda) have excess parts but mercedes has none. I have been unable to drive my car for over 4 months…
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 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 SLK350 | 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 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK350?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.