2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“While driving on a 50 MPH expressway, my car suddenly went into a low gear, rev'ing very high. I had to decelerate quickly and I was unable to speed up to keep up with the flow of traffic. The dealer said a conductor plate had to be replaced. But this is a real safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10794952, filed 2015-11, 55,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsFuel system
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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