There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 63,038 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · reported Oct 31, 2022
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 extremely serious. My car only has 46000 miles and garage kept. No warning signs. I don't drive in wintry conditions. My car has only been inspected by the service mechanic and myself.
Exterior Lighting · at 130,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2019
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 aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Power Train · at 63,038 miles · reported Jul 27, 2016
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 vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve body was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,038.
Electrical System · at 8,446 miles · reported Dec 19, 2015
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 must be hitting the shift. Not knowing any better & not being a mechanic, who AM I to continue to question the mercedes dealership? No code no action. (1st reported with 8446 mileage never showed a code). At 63,000 miles the engine light finally comes on indicating a problem. 63038 found code in…
Engine · at 76,000 miles · reported Dec 15, 2015
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 now. These are critical issues as the car can lose power. With regard to the balance shaft issues, metal from the shaft deteriorates and that infiltrates the other engine parts causing the engine to prematurely fail. Almost all of the reports on this issue are for slk350's with less than 80,000 miles.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?
Owners report power train problems most often (5 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 63,038 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.