AI Damage2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 69% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 23% of all complaints
- 3 Seats 8% of all complaints
- Air bags: 9 complaints (69% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (23% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The Vehicle was bucking, the check engine light was on and it was not drivable. My husband and I were in the middle of a major intersection, and we just about rolled into a parking lot awaiting a tow truck.
While driving, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to hendrick motors of charlotte-mercedes benz ([address], charlotte, [ZIP]) where it was diagnosed that the balance shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
The contact stated that due to the seat belt indicator illuminating, the failure needed to be corrected before the recall repair could be performed. The dealer initially stated that the part was available and then indicated that the part was not available.
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.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz slk350. The contact stated the driver side seat became inoperable. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the SLK350 has 8 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 13, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, engine, seats. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (23%), seat belts (8%), stalls while driving (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.