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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2008-07-09 · campaign 2008-242 · 33 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been programmed with incorrect software calibration data during the manufacturing process. This could affect various functions such as: The electric fuel pump may not receive a signal which, in case of a crash, may prevent the fuel pump from disconnecting as designed; The maximum speed limiter may not be activated; The fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; A stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; The speedometer may be out of tolerance which, as a result, may indicate inaccurate vehicle speed; The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system may reduce the emission level applicable to the vehicle, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate incorrectly. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (1 crashes reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Convertible | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SLK350 3.5 L Automatic 7-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| SLK350 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| SLK55 AMG 5.4 L Automatic (S7) | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
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