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2005 Mercedes-Benz slk-class Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz slk-class has 0 recalls, 27 complaints.

0

Recalls

27

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

No recalls found for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz slk-class.

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Convertible

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
5
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SERVICE BRAKES
1
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1

Problems by Component

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 22, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclos...
Sep 25, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERAs i was driving (on a bridge) the convertible top/roof gushed and dumped an incredible amount of hy...
Sep 15, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMy vehicle has excessive rust issues that I’m being told by the dealership will compromise my safety...
Aug 13, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESThe brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told...
Aug 5, 2023POWER TRAINthe conductor plate along with its speed sensor is faulty. Luckily I just exit the highway, the tr...
Aug 1, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERtransmission lines popping off popped off at 60 miles per hour tensed me up it stared smoking pushe...
Jul 24, 2023ENGINEimproper heat treatment of the balance shaft spocket causing the balance shaft to worn out resulting...
Jul 21, 2023SUSPENSIONThe rear subframe is corroded to the point of about to fall off and subsequently anything that is at...
Mar 12, 2021SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREA few days after a scheduled service visit at a local Mercedes-Benz (MB) dealer I noticed a creaking...
Feb 1, 2020SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERREAR SUBFRAME RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. DUE TO POOR DESIGN, THERE IS AN ARCH THAT HOLDS WATER ...
Jun 12, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE FUEL GAUGE IS WORKING ERRATICALLY. AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL, GAUGE SHOWS 3/4 FULL. NEXT MORN...
Jun 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESTHE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE ARM REST COMPARTMENT. TRACED THE LINE BACK TO RE...
Dec 6, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEJUST GOT OFF THE HIGH WAY AND DRIVE ONTO A LOCAL STREET, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR FORWA...
Oct 2, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF...
Jul 31, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSIDE MARKER BULBS CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT. PURCHASED CAR IN 2012, AND EVERY ANNUAL INSPECTION NEED T...
Sep 4, 2012POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFIRST INCIDENT I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN (MALIBU CANYON ROAD) AROUND 10:30PM AND THE AUTOMATIC T...
Oct 4, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTOOK MY CAR IN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, THEN THE ENGINE WAS WINDING OUT REALLY HI ON THE TACHO...
Feb 1, 2011STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESIGNITION SWITCHES INADVERTENTLY TURN FROM "RUN" TO "ACCESSORY" POSITION WHILE CAR IS DRIVEN AND I HA...
Feb 24, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT ...
Jan 11, 2007POWER TRAIN[XXX] 2005 SLK 350 I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IT IS HARD TO GET INTO FIRST GEAR FROM NEUTRAL WHER...