Mercedes-Benz Slk years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Slk years to avoid are 2002, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
96
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1998–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Slk years to avoid
Every Slk year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Slk years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Slk years to avoid are 2002, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Slk?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Slk years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Slk have?
Across all model years, the Slk has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 96 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.