Power Train Related Problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280

Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Transmission Not Engage problems
1

Automatic Transmission problem #1

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Slk280. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle shifted gears without warning. The dealer stated that the valve body needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,562. The manufacturer would not assist and the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Transmission Not Engage problem #2

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz slk 280. The contact stated that the engine rpm reading increased as the engine roared and the gear shifter disengaged independently. As a result, the vehicle lost acceleration power. The failure was experienced several times while the contact drove at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the transmission control plate. The vehicle was repaired and the transmission control plate was replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,100.


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK280 model year vehicles:



SLK280 Service Bulletins
SLK280 Defect Investigations