2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

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

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your SLK55?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 recalls

Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 16V081Feb 11, 2016711,159 vehicles affected

The driver's frontal airbag inflator can fail when the airbag deploys.

Most common 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2

What owners report

2017-12-22, Air Bags
CAR HAS BEEN UNDER RECALL FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS AND THEY STILL HAVE NO RESOLUTION. THEY CONTINUE TO SAY THAT THEY CANNOT PREDICT WHEN THE AIR BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE
2016-07-11, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FROM MERCEDES BENZ IN FEBRUARY, BUT THEY HAVE NO REPLACEMENT PART AT THIS TIME. I NEED THE USE OF VEHICLE, BUT AM AFRAID TO USE BECAUSE OF THE RECALL. MERCEDES BENZ IS NOT DOING ANYTHING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS AS THEY ARE SAYING THE CAR SHOULD BE SAFE TO DRIVE. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO GET A LOANER VEHICLE OR GET MB AND TAKATA TO COME UP WITH REPLACEMENT PART OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOST USE OF VEHICLE?

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 questions

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK55?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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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