TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO. THE DEALER (FELDMANN IMPORTS, 4901 AMERICAN BLVD W, BLOOM…
2007 mercedes-benz SLK-Class airbags problems
moderate 27 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 17 most recent
I AM UNABLE TO GET REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS AND WAS ADVISED TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I CALLED 2 DEALERSHIPS TODAY, AGAIN (MERCEDES BENZ MASSAPEQUA AND ROCKVILLE CENTER) AND NEITHER HAS RECEIVED THE AIRBAGS FROM TAKEDA.
2007 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 280. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG REPAIR COSTS ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WOULD COST $665 TO ACCESS THE AIR BAG. *JB
TAKATA RECALL
NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED SINCE BEING NOTIFIED IN APRIL OF THE RECALL. RECALL#16V-081
TAKATA RECALL THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. MY VEHICLE IS A 2007. HOW MUCH LONGER WILL IT TAKE FOR MERCEDES TO MAKE A RECALL AND RECTIFY THE AIRBAGS THAT PRESENTS A POTENTIAL AND DANGEROUS HAZARD? I WANT PEACE OF MIND AND IT IS DISTRESSING AND STRESSFUL TO KNOW THAT THE AIRBAGS IN MY CAR PRESENT SUCH A HAZARD TO MY LIFE AND SAFETY. LOS ANGELES DOES EXPERIENCE HUM…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V081000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SULLIVAN-PARKHILL IMPORTS (401 W MARKETVIEW DR, CHAMPAIGN, IL) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT TH…
TAKATA RECALL "REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". PROBLEM KNOWN FOR YEARS. I PAID THOUSANDS FOR DEFECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS PUT MY FAMILY'S LIVES IN DANGER. CAR IS UNSAFE AND HAS HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN BECAUSE OF IT. CAR HAS DIMINISHED VALUE AND IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE AND ILLEGAL TO SELL AND NOT ROAD WORTHY. JUST AN EXPENSIVE AND USELESS ITEM.
TAKATA RECALL: THE MERCADES DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THEY MIGHT BE AVAILABLE.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 mercedes-benz SLK-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 27 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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