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Mercedes-Benz SLK350 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 since 2012, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2012 model year has 12 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
5
Worst year
2012
Model years
2012-2014

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz SLK350 years

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Mercedes-Benz SLK350 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20122014

How we calculate this

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Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014951Body20
20127512Fuel system25,37500

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Mercedes-Benz SLK350

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz SLK350?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz SLK350?

Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by body (2) and wheels (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have?

5 recalls between 2012 and 2014. The 2016 model year has the most, with 2.

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