Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
Headlight wires (inside housing) are frayed / melted. Can cause fire. I was replacing my bulb when I noticed the wires in the plug were completely stripped with no shielding. I traced it back to the connector and the wire shields were either frayed or completely gone.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz slk-280. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic to have the passenger side marker light bulb replaced and was advised that the vehicle had a bad harness and needed replacement as soon as possible, because it could short out and start an engine fire. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired at the dealer jackie cooper imports Mercedes Benz 9393 s memorial drive avenue tulsa oklahoma 74133. Approximately a year and a half ago for the driver side marker. The vehicle, this last time the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. Bp.
Electrical system faulty. Front lowbeam headlight warning light on. Mechanic changed headlight bulb but it still did not work. After about a week the warning indicator went off and headlight worked. A few days went by and the indicator came on again. The low beam did not work. This time the left side marker lamp indicator came on and the bulb wasn't working. Before I could take it in for repair the side marker was working again. It goes off and on about every other month. Also, the indicator for one of the bulbs above my license plate goes on and off, but it says bulb malfunction. Now joining is the passenger side abs light. Sometimes when I start the car the warning indicator on the instrument panel is illuminated but then goes off after I start the car several times, about a day or two. I never know which electrical component may not be working when I turn on the ignition switch. Sometimes no warning indicators will be displayed. The side marker lamp indicator hasn't been on in months, but 3 days ago it came on again and both low beam lamp indicators are on as well. So, right now I'm driving with my high beams on. I'm just waiting for them to work again, you never know. It's so frustrating and dangerous. I have read that this is a common issue. It needs to be looked in to.
My car is a 2006 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The srs light indicator turned on and stayed on. . The garage said the cost of repair of the srs system would be over $400. 00. I do not know if the restraint system / airbag will work if there is an accident, it may be a very hazardous condition if the mercedes impact protection system is not working. Many other Slk280 owners have also complained about this problem.