Mercedes Benz SLK280 owners have reported 2 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The contact owns a 2007 mercedes Slk280. The contact stated that while sitting idle with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the software was reprogrammed. The failure occurred three times. Read details...
While driving on a 50 mph expressway, my car suddenly went into a low gear, rev'ing very high. I had to decelerate quickly and I was unable to speed up to keep up with the flow of traffic. The dealer said a conductor plate had to be replaced. But this is a real safety issue. Read details...