Model year
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name SLK-Class for 2008. Under the matched names SLK, SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 14 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for SLK280 are AIR BAGS (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,100–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 25 complaints
- 2001 76 complaints
- 2002 41 complaints
- 2003 16 complaints
- 2004 7 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
- 2006 34 complaints
- 2007 37 complaints
- 2008 14 complaints
- 2009 3 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 9 complaints
- 2014 3 complaints
- 2015 4 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2008. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLK | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SLK280 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| SLK350 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| SLK55 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Recalls for SLK280
16V081000 · Feb 11, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid,…
Complaints for SLK280
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SLK280
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK280 · 3L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| SLK280 · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| SLK350 · 3.5L · Automatic 7-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| SLK350 · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| SLK55 AMG · 5.4L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.