Mercedes-Benz Slk55 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz Slk55 years to avoid are 2008, 2007, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
8
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2006–2014
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Slk55 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 2 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every Slk55 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2008avoid | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007avoid | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz Slk55 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Slk55 years to avoid are 2008, 2007, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz Slk55?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Slk55 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz Slk55 have?
Across all model years, the Slk55 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.