2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz slk 350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud pop from the rear of the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle swerved to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that both control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10592439, filed 2014-05, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032684May 13, 2026Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can…
- 11017211Apr 21, 2025Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt, and environmental influences, corrosion may be…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
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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