2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK55 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55. That is the most of any SLK55 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 25% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 28,060 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55.
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.
Went to change a flat and the trunk came down on my head and had to get several stitches. It seems like the trunk on the slk55 amg will stay up for a few seconds then collapse right when you lean into the trunk to get the spare making things go from bad to worse a flat and in need of medical…
Had the car in personal garage went to jack vehicle up with the mercedes benz jack and the plastic or rubber connector to the vehicle of the jack came off causing under vehicle damage and endangering my personal safety. *tr
While performing u-turn in light traffic, transmission would not shift into reverse, then would also not shift into drive, leaving vehicle immobilized in the middle of traffic. *tt
The trunk will not stay up or open when you raise it. It may hold for a second then when you least expect it that's when it will fall and hit you on the head and it is very heavy for a small car. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz SLK55 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 SLK55 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 SLK55 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 SLK55 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55?
Owners most often report structure, equipment adaptive/mobility, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK55 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK55 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.