{"id":"2016_mercedes_benz_slk_class","make":"Mercedes-Benz","make_slug":"mercedes-benz","model":"SLK-Class","model_slug":"slk-class","year":2016,"url":"/mercedes-benz/slk-class/2016/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":36556,"model":"SLK300","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 9-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":32,"comb":27,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Two Seaters","co2":325,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Wed Mar 13 00:00:00 EDT 2019"},{"id":36557,"model":"SLK350","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 7-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":29,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Two Seaters","co2":368,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36518,"model":"AMG SLK55","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 7-spd","cyl":8,"displ":5.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":28,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Two Seaters","co2":401,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Two Seaters","segment":"Sports car","recalls":[{"campaign":"19V787000","component":"COMMUNICATION","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2019-11-01","owner_notified":"2019-12-23","units":24226,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.  For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf","consequence":"An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update.  MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.  The recall began December 23, 2019.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2019120008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"17V308000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2017-05-09","owner_notified":"2017-06-09","units":5818,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015 SLK 250, 2016 SLK 350, 2016-2017 SLC 300, and 2017 SLC 43 AMG vehicles.  In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may incorrectly keep the brakes slightly applied.","consequence":"If brake pads are constantly applied over long periods of driving, the brake components may heat up, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.  Additionally, the dragging brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the ESC system, free of charge.  The recall began June 9, 2017.  Owners may contact  MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V306000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2016-05-16","owner_notified":"2016-06-24","units":327,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016.  In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer independently.","consequence":"A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear tie rods, free of charge.  The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2016050008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V211000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2016-04-13","owner_notified":"2016-05-09","units":223,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015 to July 14, 2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission.  The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected.  As a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the transmission cannot be shifted to \"Park\" nor can the electric parking brake be applied.","consequence":"In this situation, without the backup power supply, the only way to keep the vehicle from moving is to press the brake pedal.  As soon as the driver attempts to exit the vehicle, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ignition switch wiring and perform a software update, free of charge.  The recall began on May 9, 2016.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"15V662000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2015-10-16","owner_notified":"2015-12-23","units":857,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, and 2016 SLK300 roadster vehicles manufactured July 17, 2015, to August 31, 2015.  The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.","consequence":"Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected camshafts, free of charge.  Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 9, 2015.  The recall began on December 23, 2015.  Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100006.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2015100006","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":55,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":2,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",2],["Structure",1]],"by_year":{"2021":1,"2025":1},"excerpts":[]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a \"desiccant\" (a substa"}],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":null,"complaints":2},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}