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Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
3
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer independently.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015 to July 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. As a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.