Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: Known Issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 12 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2005–2007 (3) |
| data through | 2026-10-12 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | slk-class-2007-transmission-failure | Automatic transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2014-10 → 2016-05 | 36 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | slk-class-2007-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 25 | 2016-09 → 2026-02 | 36 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2007 | slk-class-2007-engine-stall-fuel-pump | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 2 | 2016-07 → 2016-08 | 36 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | slk-class-2006-transmission-valve-body | Transmission valve body failure causing limp mode | POWER TRAIN | 12 | 2009-06 → 2016-07 | 34 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | slk-class-2006-srs-airbag-warning | SRS restraint system warning light illumination | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2010-05 → 2016-02 | 34 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | slk-class-2006-trunk-lid-collapse | Trunk lid falls unexpectedly when open | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2011-03 → 2022-08 | 34 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2006 | slk-class-2006-headlight-wiring-harness | Headlight and marker light wiring harness failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2018-06 → 2024-08 | 34 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | slk-2005-subframe-corrosion | Rear subframe corrosion and brake line failure | SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2020-02 → 2025-08 | 27 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | slk-2005-manual-trans-first-gear | Manual transmission difficulty engaging first gear | POWER TRAIN | 2 | 2007-02 → 2007-03 | 27 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | slk-2005-balance-shaft-oil-consumption | Engine balance shaft wear and excessive oil consumption | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 2005-09 → 2023-08 | 27 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | slk-2005-transmission-disengagement | Automatic transmission disengagement and stall | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2005-12 → 2024-06 | 27 | 2026-09-25 |
| 2005 | slk-2005-fuel-system-stalling | Fuel system malfunction causing unexpected stalling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2009-05 → 2020-06 | 27 | 2026-09-25 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/slk-class
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mercedes_benz_slk_class_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mercedes-benz/slk-class}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation) · connect (MCP)