MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz SLK

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2005 Mercedes Benz SLK
RENDERED 2026-09-16T23:12:17.850Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SLK Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 19 complaints 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2005: 6 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19982
19996
20003
200119
200225
20039
20040
20056
20062
20070
20080
20092
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CAR WAS BURNING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE USED TWO QUARTS OF OIL AT ONLY 5, 500 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE VALVES WERE NOT SEATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051228

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION 7 - 8 QUARTS IN 6800 MILES . *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050923

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080830 — electrical system

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign 08V303000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz SLK — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V303000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.