Seat Belt Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Mercedes Benz SLK280 owners have reported 3 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
3

Seat Belt problem #1

Srs light went on and stayed on. Dealer says driver restraint system failed. Repair would cost $700. 00. This is a critical safety issue and this model car should be recalled for repair by dealer at Mercedes Benz cost, as this is a common failure on this model and likely a defect.

Seat Belt problem #2

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. Mechanic stated failure was in passenger seat belt buckle. Apparently many other mercedes owners have had this problem. Sounds somewhat similar to Honda's latest problem.

Seat Belt problem #3

The srs light came on and stayed on.



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