2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number…
Remedy: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,469 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Took my car in, it would not go into reverse, then the engine was winding out really hi on the tachometer, mercedes said it was the valve body module in transmission, ok- then they told me my engine b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2011 · Power train
“[xxx] 2005 slk 350 i have a manual transmission it is hard to get into first gear from neutral where it slips into reverse. The dealer has not so far been able to duplicate this. I found online that t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 18, 2007 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (SLK350, SLK55 AMG). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–17 / 20–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7); Automatic 7-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
How do I know if my 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V303000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.