EnginePart report
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11017039Apr 1, 2025Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant…
- 11031629Oct 30, 2015To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) entered into a settlement…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280
Air bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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