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