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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.

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 the highway the roof polycarbonate top started to buffet at speed prompting a rapid deceleration of the car for fear of the roof flying off. The car has been evaluated at the Mercedes dealer which stated that the roof was delaminating. I am now unable to drive to convertible with the top up for fear of a mechanical failure placing other motorists at risk of flying debris.”

NHTSA complaint #11761772, filed 2026-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201218%
2006110%
200515%

Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 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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