Structure Related Problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280

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

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
1
Roof And Pillar problems
1

Body problem #1

Trunk failure. The trunk, when open, may suddenly fall very fast at any time. When you open the trunk it stays open but without warning may suddenly drop hitting you in the head. The trunk is actually quit heavy and can cause serious trauma to a person or damage to the vehicle as it slams down with force.

Roof And Pillar problem #2

2006 slk 280 wind noise on passenger side and top leaking, first event July 06 three months after purchasing car. Car has been in for repair of top leaking four times, dealer unable to repair. Last time car was in mercedes since their tech rep in to repair leak, top still leaks.


Structure related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK280 model year vehicles:



SLK280 Service Bulletins
SLK280 Defect Investigations