Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK

The Power Train problem

Took my car in, it would not go into reverse, then the engine was winding out really hi on the tachometer, mercedes said it was the valve body module in transmission, ok- then they told me my engine balance shaft was not working and the labor was 5628.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

VIN#wdbwk56f15f074575 2005 Slk 350 I have a manual transmission it is hard to get into first gear from neutral where it slips into reverse. The dealer has not so far been able to duplicate this. I found online that there is a TSB on this.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

: the contact stated while traveling 50mph and accelerating the vehicle goes to neutral and looses power. The vehicle must be put into park, turned off and restarted to regain power. There is not a delay from the time it is turned off until start up. The vehicle has stalled a total of three times.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK model year vehicles:



SLK Service Bulletins
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SLK Defect Investigations