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#BS-2007-MERSLK-7020

2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280

Based on reports from 25 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
46
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 25 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

faulty satellite radio

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

balance shaft worn

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

engine light on

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

16 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 29K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
30–60K
3
60–90K
4
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 29K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags16 (64%)
Fuel System2 (8%)
Tires:tread/belt1 (4%)
Speed Control1 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (4%)
Engine1 (4%)
Drivetrain1 (4%)
Seat Belts1 (4%)

2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 64% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 29,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 29K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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10
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11
2
13
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14
2
15
6
16
6
17
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18
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V081000Oct 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, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

22V168000May 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions, including stability and traction control.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercedes Benz Slk280 Model Years

200820072006
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2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 is related to the airbags, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 reliable?
The 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 has 25 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk280 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mercedes Benz Slk280 problems start?
Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 29,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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