2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,905miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,905 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed strong fuel odors in the vehicle. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,905.”
NHTSA complaint #10840231, filed 2016-03, 78,905 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016670May 1, 2009Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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