2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,408 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2025 · Service brakes
“The brake lines are rusted from the rear sub Frame that was rusted And caused an accident. They told me the sub frame was the only item covered but that they could only bolt it and not weld if and the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2024 · Service brakes
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK350 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
How do I know if my 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 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.
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.
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.