8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 152016

SLK280

  • miles
Takata recall#16V-081 trying to get help from dealership having difficulties. I'm uncertain if I have other unknown issues as checked marked. This is the 2nd recall. I am having a safety concern on this vehicle I purchased and management is not cooperating/ assisting upset over a previous defective battery. I am uncertain if the same issue is recurring and or effecting the door locks, dome lights, electronics, lights, vehicle will not start.

- Newark, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 082013

SLK280

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the hard convertible top would not release open when activated by the control device. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact of a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V303000 (electrical system). The contact's VIN was not included the recall. The manufacturer was not notified O the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

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