2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:57.129Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016 0
2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016 0
2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 0 complaints 2016 0

2016: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
201212
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Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-06-09Electronic stability control (esc)17V308000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

  2. R
    2019-12-23Communication19V787000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019.

  3. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V308000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
  • Recall 19V787000 · Communication

FAQ

Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.