2007 Mercedes Benz Slk350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (9) · Engine (3) · Seats (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-11 · campaign 16V081000 · 711,159 vehicles
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-201
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (61)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Suspension 2026-05-13 · LI35.10-P-078931 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier cause due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier remedy in the event of a complaint, the optimized repair method must be used when replacing t
Showing the 6 most recent of 61 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-23 · Engine“the vehicle was purchased from alpine motors, wantagh, ny on [xxx] for $17,995 plus preparation fee of $895. the vehicle remained at the dealership until [xxx], when it was then transposed and delivered to our residence in palm coast. florida. i first drove the vehicle on [xxx]. on [xxx], the vehicle broke down. the vehicle was bucking, the check e…”
2018-02-26 · Engine · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz slk350. while driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. the vehicle was taken to hendrick motors of charlotte-mercedes benz (5201 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212) where it was diagnosed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the m…”
2018-02-23 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz slk350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). the dealer was unable to provide the remedy and part within a reasonable time frame. the contact called mercedes-benz of jackson (455 steed rd, ridgeland, ms 39157, (601) 956-4211) a second time and an …”
2017-12-26 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz slk350. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. the dea…”
2017-11-17 · Air Bags“takata recall "remedy not yet available". problem known for years. i paid thousands for defective safety equipment which has put my family's lives in danger. car is unsafe and has hardly been driven because of it. car has diminished value and is near impossible and illegal to sell and not road worthy. just an expensive and useless item.…”
2017-11-06 · Air Bags · 50,000 mi“i have had to have replacement parts installed into my car 3 times since i have owned the vehicle. each time, i get a message that the driver's side air abg is not functioning.…”
2017-11-03 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi“in february, 2016 a recall was made on the 2007 mercedes slk 350 concerning a deadly defect in its driver side air bag made by takata. coming on on two years and mercedes still has not provided a fix. there are so few of these cars on the road, it does not appear that this fix is a priority for mercedes. how long does a car manufacturer have to …”
2017-10-23 · Air Bags“takata recall my vehicle has a active recall on the airbags that may result in death. i just received notification in the mail today.…”
2016-09-27 · Air Bags“i won't drive my car due to the recall letter i received in may 2016 and i can't sell it . so what am i suppose to do with it? i was told that i am on a very long list and basically to bad. so i have a car i can't drive( or shouldn't) and can't sell but i need to insure it....i think the manufacture should buy these cars back. i would like a car …”
2016-07-27 · Engine · 51,000 mi“exited onto freeway offramp and car engine shut off (there was a little shaking prior and check engine light went on). was able to start the car again and drive 1/2 mile to look for parking spot. when backing into parking spot, car engine shut off again. we were able to drive the car back home - on freeway - and drop at repair shop - but, we were s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.