10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

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problem #4

Feb 082016

SLK280

  • miles
Takata recall notified over a year ago of recall. We have called 4 times to dealer since we received notice and they still cannot tell us anything. Now I see they have filed bankrupcy. I have a car that I do not feel safe driving and cannot put anyone in the other seat.

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #3

Oct 262016

SLK280

  • miles
"takata recall" - my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk280 has not had the airbag replaced as of Oct. 26, 2016. My vehicle has an airbag with a takata made inflator, according to the recall notice.

- Columbus, GA, USA

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

problem #1

Jan 152014

SLK280

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained chest injuries from the seat belt. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end and was towed to a collision center for repairs. A police report was not filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

- Sea Brook, TX, USA