2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,223miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,223 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 vehicle power can be lost & vehicle can be stuck in 1st gear or no gear at all causing blockage to traffic and possibly causing an accident. Once you turn car off it appears the car resets itself as if nothing ever happen. When reported to dealership it was stated no codes pop up so I must be hitting the shift. Not knowing any better & not being a mechanic, who am I to continue to question the mercedes dealership? No code no action. (1st reported with 8446 mileage never showed a code). At 63,000 miles the engine light finally comes on indicating a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10811255, filed 2015-12, 8,446 miles“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz slk250. When attempting to approach a complete stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a loud grinding noise. There was a sudden increase in RPM's and the vehicle continued to accelerate, which caused him to crash. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact sustained severe injuries from the crash and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The cause of the failure was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253355, filed 2008-12, 14,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
5 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
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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