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Mercedes-Benz SLK280Model year report

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. The part named most often is air bags, with 17 complaints (74% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and engine cooling (1). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 54% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 56 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the inflator module and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I am unable to get replacement air bags and was advised to file a complaint. I called 2 dealerships today, again (mercedes benz massapequa and rockville center) and neither has received the airbags from takeda.”

NHTSA complaint #11056636, filed 2017-12, 11,000 miles

Fuel system: “The exhaust actuators were determined bad and replaced now at 47,000miles they are bad again and not warrantied as the state I reside in does require emissions control inspection and mercedes is aware there is a defect this should prompt a recall. I have tried unsuccessfully to resolve this matter with mercedes.”

NHTSA complaint #10513104, filed 2013-05, 28,865 miles

Other or unknown: “Vehicle transmission stops shifting leaving vehicle in 3rd gear. Error code p2767 and p2768. Creates dangerous condition on freeways surrounded by speeding cars. Dealer says only they can fix for almost $2000.00 dollars.”

NHTSA complaint #10870912, filed 2016-05, 105,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

54% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,600 and 69,015 miles.

15%0–1023%10–2515%25–5023%50–7515%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SLK280 RWD3.0L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182420$4,100
SLK280 RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed manual172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 56 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 56 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK280

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2008827,0601—20—Not enough data
20072329,0002—20—Stable
20061878,9050—21—Falling

All Mercedes-Benz SLK280 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 17 complaints (74% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 (SLK280, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,600 and 69,015 miles; 54% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.