Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Mercedes Benz SLK280 owners have reported 27 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

The Air Bag problem

I am the owner of a 2007 mercedes-benz Slk280 with VIN: [xxx]. My vehicle was part of the takata airbag recall, but the airbags were never replaced. Currently, the NHTSA recall status for my VIN shows "no active recalls," even though the repair was not completed.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving on highway with a passenger at highway speed the srs malfunction warning light illuminated instructing to take car for service. There was no accident and no object was struck. Mercedes mechanic advised that air bags would not deploy until this failure was corrected.   Read details...

The Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problem

"takata recall" - my 2008 mercedes-benz Slk280 has not had the airbag replaced as of oct. 26, 2016. My vehicle has an airbag with a takata made inflator, according to the recall notice.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Horn contiues to blow. Dealer states that the air bag needs to be replaced due to dust build-up. Told that it will take $1,400 to correct the problem. Currrently the horn relay is disconnected.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

2007 Mercedes Benz slk 280. Consumer writes in regards to defective driver side airbag repair costs issues. The dealer informed the consumer, it would cost $665 to access the air bag.   Read details...




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