2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350Mercedes-benz Slk350 2008

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters .

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 - 17 MPG23 MPG467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350?
     - The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350 is $3500.
  • Are there recalls for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk350, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 215156 [USA]: Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 119141 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Slk350

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id24196
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)7
    Model name (carline)Slk350
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)49
    TransmissionAutomatic 7-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.2
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Slk350

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id24197
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)7
    Model name (carline)Slk350
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)49
    TransmissionManual 6-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.5
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.1
    EPA vehicle size classTwo Seaters
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • NCU - 24240304 - STRUCTURE:BODY: As previously reported, to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleg
  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • TakataRecall - AIR BAGS: Additional information around the recent recall announcement affecting approximately 705,983 mercedes-benz passenger vehicles involving takata driver-side airbags containing psdl-5 type inflators
  • RecallUpdate - AIR BAGS: Recall campaign announcement for takata driver airbags.
  • CL-ELWSubframe - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original new vehicle limited warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
  • ELW-RearSubframe - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original new vehicle limited warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle reg
  • ELW-RearSubframe - STRUCTURE: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has extended the warranty for the rear subframe on the vehicles listed below, from the original new vehicle limited warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 20 years/unlimited miles, and applies to the vehicle rega
  • LI0702P0547173 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Ticking or pulsing noise from high-pressure pump and/or fuel injectors.
  • LI82.10-P-064766 - LIGHTING (PWS): Lamp unit fogged or droplets forming. Due to the vent openings, the lamp unit is an "open system". This means that acidic gases, moisture, dirt and exhaust gases can penetrate it. This can result in deposits on the diffuser and lens. Che
  • NCU - HVAC Warra - EQUIPMENT: To enhance the satisfaction of our customers, avoid further costs of litigation and return focus to its core businesses, mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) has entered into a settlement regarding claims relating to alleged mold and mildew type
  • LI82.95-P-056655 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
  • LI82.85-P-055695 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The comand unit does not start or the comand display remains dark. The comand unit cannot be operated. Note: the problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
  • LI77.30-P-056644 - STRUCTURE: Water entry through front section of retractable hardtop with the following localization: - partial water entry in the area of the side seals to the a-pillar (for area see fig. 1) when accelerating/braking the vehicle.
  • LI82.85-P-058582 - EQUIPMENT: Apple products (iphone or ipod) are not charged via the serial usb interface of the comand online control unit (a40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
  • LI46.15-P-058505 - STEERING: Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column
  • LI35.30-P-058566 - POWER TRAIN: Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). Heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa)
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI91.25-P-059385 - SEATS: The lumbar support cannot be set from stage 0 to stage 5. Stage 5 can only be set after setting stage 10 first
  • LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
  • P-SC-2017030011 - AIR BAGS: Replace driver-side and (if applicable) front passenger air bag
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • LI-47-00 - ENGINE (PWS): Xentry: m271.8 evo engine has poor accelerator response- lack of power under full load and high rpm. Engine diagnosis warning lamp (cel) lights up, vehicle is in limp-home mode (may or may not be intermittent). *js
  • SC-2012070002 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. Models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209
  • 40-P-052794 - SEAT BELTS: Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given. *js
  • 10-P-053538 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Xentry: mercedes benz: vehicle does not perform automatic engine stop although the eco function was activated via the eco button. No model years given. Also included model 169 and f cell. *js
  • 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
  • 15-P-053382 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Xentry: display message 'tire pressure monitor inoperative' the signal level difference between front and rear axles is marginal. Therefore no permanent assignment can be made. No model years given. *js
  • LI-88-70 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm
  • LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
  • LI-27-60 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Mercedes-benz: rattling noise at the shift rod. *rm
  • LI-80-57 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes-benz: diagnostic procedures for the driver authorization system. *rm
  • SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
  • LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
  • TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
  • SB-40-15-68 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Mercedes: the instrument cluster displaying tire pressure monitor inoperative and there is a corresponding stored fault code of 5581 (front or rear sensor localization failed), this is because the difference in the signal strength between
  • TSB-2009020004 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. If this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will
  • 2008030003 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Mercedes benz: check windshield wiper shaft grommet, correct installation if necessary. Windshield wiper shafts may not have been properly installed. Model 171. *pe
  • PB-35-31-05 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: Mercedes benz: model 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) slk class; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) c class; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) e class. Vehicles produced between 2/21/08 and 4/3/08 with differential serial number 1824214 to 1865328.
  • 2008030002 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH: Check spring on secondary hood latch, replace hood latch if necessary - model slk350, slk55, slk280, model year 2008. *nj
  • 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
  • 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
Known Recall Investigations
  • Desiccated air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA21002

    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 substance that traps and holds moisture) in us vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004l that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All takata inflators produced with propellant 2004l contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated psan inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- takata (now known as tk global), the independent testing coalition, and exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of takata desiccated psan inflators using propellant 2004l (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004l is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004l.The office of defects investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated psan frontal inflators manufactured by takata. This investigation will require extensive information on takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated psan inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.Gov/recalls?Nhtsaid=ea21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede ea15-001, which remains open.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20180708

I have contacted 'erocars' in st. Petersburg, florida, five tomes regarding the takat safety recall, all the time i received the same answer; 'we will get back to you' but no one has called me back yet. I don't know what to do?

NoNoN NoneNone20171123

The dealer in foothill ranch ca refused to fix my car when i took it to have the defective air bag replaced on november 24, 2017. I was told the litigation was not finished and there was nothing they can do about it. My life is a risk. Please fix it.

NoNoN NoneNone20161231

Takata recall. I've been waiting for a year now for a replacement to be available. The date for a replacement has been continually pushed back, and it is unclear when, if ever, a fix will be available. Mercedes needs to do something to get this fixed, or to make it right.

NoNoN NoneNone20160430

Takata recall. Recall in february 2016, notified in may 2016, and was advised recently by local mercedes dealership that parts to repair are still not available. This is unacceptable, other brands (honda) have excess parts but mercedes has none. I have been unable to drive my car for over 4 months due to this deadly safety recall.

Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • C1200 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LF Circuit Short To Battery
  • C1208 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Short To Battery

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