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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Air bags Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
74%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, 74% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Takata recall. There was a NHTSA campaign to recall my vehicle's airbags-- number 16v081000. I was contacted by mail numerous times my mercedes national headquarters, indicating there was a recall and the replacement airbag was on order. They indicated I would be contacted later when the parts became available at my local mercedes dealer. I was contacted locally and they said the part was on order, I would be notified when it arrived. No notification occurred. Recently I called the dealer's parts department and they indicated they had my vehicle's airbag in stock. …”

NHTSA complaint #11112365, filed 2018-07, 29,000 miles

“While driving on highway with a passenger at highway speed the srs malfunction warning light illuminated instructing to take car for service. There was no accident and no object was struck. Mercedes mechanic advised that air bags would not deploy until this failure was corrected. Mechanic stated failure was in passenger seat belt buckle. Apparently many other mercedes owners have had this problem. Sounds somewhat similar to honda's latest problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10758525, filed 2015-08, 90,125 miles

“Takata recall the airbags in my vehicle need to be recalled and replaced. My vehicle is a 2007. How much longer will it take for mercedes to make a recall and rectify the airbags that presents a potential and dangerous hazard? I want peace of mind and it is distressing and stressful to know that the airbags in my car present such a hazard to my life and safety. Los angeles does experience humid and hot weather especially in the summer time. Takata and mercedes benz ought to make those living in los angeles one of the priorities.”

NHTSA complaint #10934320, filed 2016-12

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10908292, filed 2016-09

Related recalls

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008450%
20071774%
2006633%

Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280

Fuel system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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