2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55.

Most common 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Power Train1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1

What owners report

2014-10-03, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
HAD THE CAR IN PERSONAL GARAGE WENT TO JACK VEHICLE UP WITH THE MERCEDES BENZ JACK AND THE PLASTIC OR RUBBER CONNECTOR TO THE VEHICLE OF THE JACK CAME OFF CAUSING UNDER VEHICLE DAMAGE AND ENDANGERING MY PERSONAL SAFETY. *TR
2014-10-03, Structure
WENT TO CHANGE A FLAT AND THE TRUNK CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND HAD TO GET SEVERAL STITCHES. IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRUNK ON THE SLK55 AMG WILL STAY UP FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN COLLAPSE RIGHT WHEN YOU LEAN INTO THE TRUNK TO GET THE SPARE MAKING THINGS GO FROM BAD TO WORSE A FLAT AND IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION. *TR
2011-09-27, Power Train
WHILE PERFORMING U-TURN IN LIGHT TRAFFIC, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE, THEN WOULD ALSO NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE, LEAVING VEHICLE IMMOBILIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TT
2011-03-08, Latches/Locks/Linkages
THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY UP OR OPEN WHEN YOU RAISE IT. IT MAY HOLD FOR A SECOND THEN WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT THAT'S WHEN IT WILL FALL AND HIT YOU ON THE HEAD AND IT IS VERY HEAVY FOR A SMALL CAR. *TR

2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 questions

Does the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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