Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Oct 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECE... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 3 ISSUES--CAMSHAFT SELENOID; DEFECTIVE GEAR IN THE BALANCE SHAFTS OF THE ENGINE; TRANSMISSION VALVE ... |
| Aug 9, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 280. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE RPM READING IN... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP HOME MODE" TWICE WHILE I WAS DRIVING DURING THE PAST FEW MONTHS. THE SECOND ... |
| Jul 10, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | SEVERE JERK AS VEHICLE DECELERATED AROUND 10-12 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND TEST DROVE WITH ... |
| Mar 8, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP INTERMITTENTLY & WON'T UP SHIFT. THE TRANSMISSION WILL SUDDENLY GO INTO L... |
| Sep 8, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE PERFORMING U-TURN IN LIGHT TRAFFIC, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE, THEN WOULD ALSO... |
| May 12, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ SLK280. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS WI... |