Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK350 based on all problems reported for the 2005 SLK350.
Improper heat treatment of the balance shaft spocket causing the balance shaft to worn out resulting in advance timing of the cam. Mercedes acknowledges it's an known issue but don't cover cost of fixing it. Once ecu detected timing is off, it will stop the transmission from accelerating without any warning. Happened to me on a highway, good thing the car still have some momentum and was able to pull to the shoulder while others cars are coming from behind.
Just got off the high way and drive onto a local street, the car would not shift into any gear forward or reverse. End up having to tow the car. Luckily it didn't happen while I was at the highway.
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