Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz slk-class has 0 recalls, 34 complaints.
0
Recalls
34
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Convertible
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlight wires (Inside Housing) are frayed / melted. Can cause fire. I was replacing my bulb when I... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | STRUCTURE | I was traveling on I20 going about 60mph. Car suddenly started fish tailing and thought I had a flat... |
| Mar 10, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Trunk failure. The trunk, when open, may suddenly fall very fast at any time. When you open the trun... |
| Jan 14, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE REAR MARKER LIGHTS ARE GOING ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS, NOW THEY ARE OFF FOR GOOD. THE ... |
| May 30, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | Electrical system faulty. Front lowbeam headlight warning light on. Mechanic changed headlight bu... |
| Dec 7, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A ... |
| Dec 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE POWER CAN BE LOST & VEHICLE CAN BE STUCK IN 1ST GEAR OR NO GEAR AT ALL CAUSING... |
| Nov 25, 2015 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | ON OCTOBER 19TH 2015 , PURCHASED THIS CAR FORM MERCEDES BENZ OF WALNUT CREEK CALIFORNIA . THE CAR WA... |
| Nov 19, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG F... |
| Nov 6, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING ON A 50 MPH EXPRESSWAY, MY CAR SUDDENLY WENT INTO A LOW GEAR, REV'ING VERY HIGH. I HA... |
| Oct 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECE... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | SRS LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER SAYS DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED. REPAIR WOULD COST $70... |
| Apr 30, 2015 | ENGINE | DRIVING ON FREEWAY... ALL OF SUDDEN CAR GOES IN LOW GEAR NO WARNING HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 4 TIMES. TWI... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 3 ISSUES--CAMSHAFT SELENOID; DEFECTIVE GEAR IN THE BALANCE SHAFTS OF THE ENGINE; TRANSMISSION VALVE ... |
| Sep 28, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SLK280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING I... |
| Jul 7, 2014 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | HAD THE CAR IN PERSONAL GARAGE WENT TO JACK VEHICLE UP WITH THE MERCEDES BENZ JACK AND THE PLASTIC O... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | AIR BAGS | WAS TOLD BY THE COMPUTER "RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION VISIT WORKSHOP." VISITED THE DEALERSHIP AND T... |
| Oct 31, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | BURNING SMELL WHEN AC TURNED ON. *TR |