2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 problems

Filed Aug 12, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Headlight wires (Inside Housing) are frayed / melted. Can cause fire. I was replacing my bulb when I noticed the wires in the plug were completely stripped with no shielding. I traced it back to the connector and the wire shields were either frayed or completely gone

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Electrical system faulty. Front lowbeam headlight warning light on. Mechanic changed headlight bulb but it still did not work. After about a week the warning indicator went off and headlight worked. A few days went by and the indicator came on again. The low beam did not work. This time the left side marker lamp indicator came on and the bulb wasn't working. Before I could take it in for repair the side marker was working again. It goes off and on about every other month. Also, the indicator for one of the bulbs above my license plate goes on and off, but it says bulb malfunction. Now joining is the passenger side ABS light. Sometimes when I start the car the warning indicator on the instrument panel is illuminated but then goes off after I start the car several times, about a day or two. I never know which electrical component may not be working when I turn on the ignition switch. Sometimes no warning indicators will be displayed. The side marker lamp indicator hasn't been on in months, but 3 days ago it came on again and both low beam lamp indicators are on as well. So, right now I'm driving with my high beams on. I'm just waiting for them to work again, you never know. It's so frustrating and dangerous. I have read that this is a common issue. It needs to be looked in to.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Body · CA

Trunk failure. The trunk, when open, may suddenly fall very fast at any time. When you open the trunk it stays open but without warning may suddenly drop hitting you in the head. The trunk is actually quit heavy and can cause serious trauma to a person or damage to the vehicle as it slams down with force.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Lights · 112,000 miles · TN

The rear marker lights are going on and off for the last few months, now they are off for good. The wires to the lights look fine, the bulbs look fine. I have even replaced the bulbs but they still dont work on one side. Earlier models are having same issue as this model. This car is unsafe.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk280. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the passenger side marker light bulb replaced and was advised that the vehicle had a faulty harness. The mechanic stated that the harness needed to be replaced as soon as possible because it could short out and start an engine fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired at jackie cooper imports (9393 s memorial drive, tulsa, oklahoma 74133) approximately a year and a half ago for the driver's side light marker. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 78,905 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz slk280. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed strong fuel odors in the vehicle. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,905.

Filed Feb 13, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 98,500 miles · CA

Srs light went on and stayed on. Dealer says driver restraint system failed. Repair would cost $700.00. This is a critical safety issue and this model car should be recalled for repair by dealer at mercedes benz cost, as this is a common failure on this model and likely a defect.

Filed Nov 19, 2015 · Acceleration · 55,000 miles · CA

While driving on a 50 MPH expressway, my car suddenly went into a low gear, rev'ing very high. I had to decelerate quickly and I was unable to speed up to keep up with the flow of traffic. The dealer said a conductor plate had to be replaced. But this is a real safety issue.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Engine · AR

Driving on freeway... All of sudden car goes in low gear no warning has done this about 4 times. Twice almost rear ended. Took to shop was told it was valve body/ conductor plate issue that would have to be fixed at dealer due to a defective part mb used on this transmission. Car went into limp mode and would not go into gear. Valve body / conductor plate replacement

Filed Mar 7, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 97,000 miles · CA

My car is a 2006 mercedes benz slk280. The SRS light indicator turned on and stayed on.. The garage said the cost of repair of the SRS system would be over $400.00. I do not know if the restraint system / airbag will work if there is an accident, it may be a very hazardous condition if the mercedes impact protection system is not working. Many other slk280 owners have also complained about this problem.