Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has 5 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 ... |