Mercedes Benz Slk350 2005
Model Slk350 made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 14 consumer complains as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. no model years given. also included model 169 and f cell. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry:vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. no model years given. also included model 169 and f cell. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| RB-2009060005 | 08/01/2009 | 10032568 | Mercedes benz: software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. this may cause the affected vehicles to | 04/14/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | SC-2012070002A | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 |
| SC-2012070002 | 09/01/2012 | 10048279 | Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209 | 12/17/2012 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SB-59783 | 12/10/2010 | 10037653 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. no model years given. also included model 169 and f cell. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| 10-P-053538 | 04/05/2012 | 10044201 | Xentry:vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. no model years given. also included model 169 and f cell. *js | 05/22/2012 | |
| 033008 | 04/24/2008 | SB-03-30-08E | 10022893 | Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj | 10/03/2007 |
| 2006110002 | 02/01/2007 | 2006110002 | 10021270 | Check engine control module software version and update if necessary. *kb updated 04-02-07. *kb | 03/26/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 470036 | 05/01/2009 | PB-47-00-36B | 10016670 | Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in | 09/27/2005 |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 40-P-052794 | 04/20/2012 | 10044222 | Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. no model years given. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PB-35-31-05 | 07/28/2008 | 10025842 | Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328. | 09/09/2008 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 15-P-053382 | 03/15/2012 | 10044168 | Xentry: display message 'tire pressure monitor inoperative' the signal level difference between front and rear axles is marginal. therefore no permanent assignment can be made. no model years given. *js | 05/16/2012 | |
| SB-40-15-68 | 03/18/2009 | 10030671 | Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed), this is because the difference in the signal strength between | 11/09/2009 | |
| 424586 | 01/03/2008 | 10024117 | All model 171, 203 and 209 vehicles equipped with sales code 477 - tire loss warning system (indirect esp based) with run flat tires. [tire pressure monitoring inactive] displayed instrument cluster. model year 2005-2007. *nj | 03/11/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/24/2009 | 56851 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz slk350. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly shut off twice while driving 40 mph. there was plenty of fuel in the vehicle during both failures. the vehicle could not be restarted once it shut off. during the second failure, the vehicle came to a complete stop in the center lane of a busy road. as a result, his vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. florida palm beach garden police report number 06569673 was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer after both failures, but they could not get the vehicle to start. after the first failure, the dealer replaced the fuel pump. the first failure occurred on february 24, 2009 and the second failure occurred on march 16, 2009. the vehicle has been at the body shop since march 17, 2009. the dealer and the manufacturer have elected not to speak to the contact. he was informed by workers that the vehicle was diagnosed and the cause of the failure was not located; therefore, the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 56,851 and current mileage was 57,000. updated 06/27/09 *bf the consumer stated 2005 slk reportedly suffers from a faulty fuel system which can cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced previously, but the problem recurred. updated 06/23/09.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/24/2009 | 56851 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz slk350. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly shut off twice while driving 40 mph. there was plenty of fuel in the vehicle during both failures. the vehicle could not be restarted once it shut off. during the second failure, the vehicle came to a complete stop in the center lane of a busy road. as a result, his vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. florida palm beach garden police report number 06569673 was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer after both failures, but they could not get the vehicle to start. after the first failure, the dealer replaced the fuel pump. the first failure occurred on february 24, 2009 and the second failure occurred on march 16, 2009. the vehicle has been at the body shop since march 17, 2009. the dealer and the manufacturer have elected not to speak to the contact. he was informed by workers that the vehicle was diagnosed and the cause of the failure was not located; therefore, the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 56,851 and current mileage was 57,000. updated 06/27/09 *bf the consumer stated 2005 slk reportedly suffers from a faulty fuel system which can cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced previously, but the problem recurred. updated 06/23/09.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 45000 | 1 | |
| First incident i was driving down a mountain (malibu canyon road) around 10:30pm and the automatic transmission went out of gear by itself and i had no forward control. the engine revved but the transmission was not engaged. i was going downhill but it took me awhile to find a place to pull off the road. there was no cellphone service in that location so i waited for a few minutes to flag someone down. no one came by so i restarted my car and was able to get it back into gear. the second incident my wife and i were driving on the 101 freeway at approximately 65mph and the transmission disengaged from drive and went into neutral without any warning. we nearly got rear ended and by luck were able to coast to an off ramp. upon reaching the bottom of the off ramp, i turned off the engine and waited a minute and upon restarting the engine i was able to reengage it in drive. the third time before i decided to bring it to the mercedes dealer, i was driving in traffic on thousand oaks blvd. and experienced the same problem. i had to pull over into the right lane, curb the car and shut off the motor. after a few minutes i restarted the car and was able to but it back into gear. all of these incidents took place within a 1 1/2 month period and i cannot trust the car to be safe any longer with this condition. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 45000 | ||
| First incident i was driving down a mountain (malibu canyon road) around 10:30pm and the automatic transmission went out of gear by itself and i had no forward control. the engine revved but the transmission was not engaged. i was going downhill but it took me awhile to find a place to pull off the road. there was no cellphone service in that location so i waited for a few minutes to flag someone down. no one came by so i restarted my car and was able to get it back into gear. the second incident my wife and i were driving on the 101 freeway at approximately 65mph and the transmission disengaged from drive and went into neutral without any warning. we nearly got rear ended and by luck were able to coast to an off ramp. upon reaching the bottom of the off ramp, i turned off the engine and waited a minute and upon restarting the engine i was able to reengage it in drive. the third time before i decided to bring it to the mercedes dealer, i was driving in traffic on thousand oaks blvd. and experienced the same problem. i had to pull over into the right lane, curb the car and shut off the motor. after a few minutes i restarted the car and was able to but it back into gear. all of these incidents took place within a 1 1/2 month period and i cannot trust the car to be safe any longer with this condition. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 20723 | 4 | 12/31/2004 |
| I bought a car in december of 2004 from mercedes benz and never had any problems until a year later. i started to get transmission problems, the car would start jerking when i come to a stop, and the rpm on the car would go higher than normal when i step on the gas petal after coming to a complete stop. i have brought the car into autobahn numerous of times to try and get this problem fixed, but the problem keeps occurring and never seems to be fixed completely. the first time around they had replaced my transmission, and fixed the tap threads on the new transmission housing, the second time around they updated our software and control unit, and the third time they checked our control unit, installed a electrohydraulic control unit, the forth time around they did a adaptation perform, and checked our oil level, software, battery charger, and then the fifth time they installed a new electrohydraulic control unit, and did another adaptation perform and that did not work so they replaced our transmission again, and now it's still not fixed. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 4/3/2007. 2005 mercedes benz slk 350. consumer states that occasionally when the vehicle is in neutral at a stop light it is extremely hard to go into first gear. *mc the consumer stated he sometimes has to apply additional pressure on the stick, and when doing so the stick goes into reverse. the problem happened intermittently, therefore, the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers complaint. a tsb had been issued for the exact problem the consumer was experiencing. *jb | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 52000 | ||
| On february 18/2011 and while driving my 2005 slk 350 start shaking and the light check engine turned on. i took the car to the dealer and it was returned a couple of days after and i was told that the car is ok. there is/ was no problem with the engine and the light was reset to normal. after a couple of days the car start shaking again and the light check engine was on again. the car was taking to mercedes dealer and same answer the car is ok or we have not found any problem with the engine and the light was reset back to normal...well, it had happened two more times since then. today is march, 31st and the light is on again and i am driving a car that keeps shaking and i feel very much unsafe. i am driving a very expensive car and i can't accept and i will not accept the idea that i should be driving a car that does not make me feel safe. the service at the mercedes dealership has been good. they have taking my car from my office and brought me a loaner car and they are kind to me and i do appreciate that a lot; but, at the same time, i feel that if the technician can't not find the problem, something is very wrong and why my safety should be expose. why am i driving an expensive car that it is not reliable and it is giving me additional stress that i don't need. my question is: is mercedes indeed a reliable car? why am i not having a peace of mind while driving? what kind of danger am i expose to while driving a car that has a check engine light on? why am i driving a car that is shaking? how much patience should i have? why do i need to pay anything extra for a car that their own manufacturer doesn't know what the problem is? what is mercedes doing for the safety of their clients? mercedes had called me today and they will pick up my car tomorrow and spent more time trying to figure out what the problem is.i thought that's what they were doing this last 4 times the car where taking to the shop. what are my rights | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 45000 | 1 | |
| First incident i was driving down a mountain (malibu canyon road) around 10:30pm and the automatic transmission went out of gear by itself and i had no forward control. the engine revved but the transmission was not engaged. i was going downhill but it took me awhile to find a place to pull off the road. there was no cellphone service in that location so i waited for a few minutes to flag someone down. no one came by so i restarted my car and was able to get it back into gear. the second incident my wife and i were driving on the 101 freeway at approximately 65mph and the transmission disengaged from drive and went into neutral without any warning. we nearly got rear ended and by luck were able to coast to an off ramp. upon reaching the bottom of the off ramp, i turned off the engine and waited a minute and upon restarting the engine i was able to reengage it in drive. the third time before i decided to bring it to the mercedes dealer, i was driving in traffic on thousand oaks blvd. and experienced the same problem. i had to pull over into the right lane, curb the car and shut off the motor. after a few minutes i restarted the car and was able to but it back into gear. all of these incidents took place within a 1 1/2 month period and i cannot trust the car to be safe any longer with this condition. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 45000 | ||
| First incident i was driving down a mountain (malibu canyon road) around 10:30pm and the automatic transmission went out of gear by itself and i had no forward control. the engine revved but the transmission was not engaged. i was going downhill but it took me awhile to find a place to pull off the road. there was no cellphone service in that location so i waited for a few minutes to flag someone down. no one came by so i restarted my car and was able to get it back into gear. the second incident my wife and i were driving on the 101 freeway at approximately 65mph and the transmission disengaged from drive and went into neutral without any warning. we nearly got rear ended and by luck were able to coast to an off ramp. upon reaching the bottom of the off ramp, i turned off the engine and waited a minute and upon restarting the engine i was able to reengage it in drive. the third time before i decided to bring it to the mercedes dealer, i was driving in traffic on thousand oaks blvd. and experienced the same problem. i had to pull over into the right lane, curb the car and shut off the motor. after a few minutes i restarted the car and was able to but it back into gear. all of these incidents took place within a 1 1/2 month period and i cannot trust the car to be safe any longer with this condition. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | NORTH PALM BEACH | 33403 | MERCEDES BENZ OF PALM BEACH | 561-689-6363 |