general problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280

Two problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2016

Takata recall#16v-081 trying to get help from dealership having difficulties. I'm uncertain if I have other unknown issues as checked marked. This is the 2nd recall. I am having a safety concern on this vehicle I purchased and management is not cooperating/ assisting upset over a previous defective battery. I am uncertain if the same issue is recurring and or effecting the door locks, dome lights, electronics, lights, vehicle will not start.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2016

Takata recall notified over a year ago of recall. We have called 4 times to dealer since we received notice and they still cannot tell us anything. Now I see they have filed bankrupcy. I have a car that I do not feel safe driving and cannot put anyone in the other seat.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280



SLK280 Service Bulletins
SLK280 Defect Investigations