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.
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class airbags problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 9 airbags complaints filed for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Car has been under recall for almost 2 years and they still have no resolution. They continue to say that they cannot predict when the air bags will be available
Takata recall notified over a year ago of recall. We have called 4 times to dealer since we received notice and they still cannot tell us anything. Now I see they have filed bankrupcy. I have a car that I do not feel safe driving and cannot put anyone in the other seat.
"takata recall" - my 2008 Mercedes-benz slk280 has not had the airbag replaced as of oct. 26, 2016. My vehicle has an airbag with a takata made inflator, according to the recall notice.
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.
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?
Takata recall: received recall notice from Mercedes benz in february, but they have no replacement part at this time. I need the use of vehicle, but am afraid to use because of the recall. Mercedes benz is not doing anything for their customers as they are saying the car should be safe to drive. Is there anything that can be done to get a loaner vehicle or get mb and takata to come up with…
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mercedes benz slk280. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact sustained chest injuries from the seat belt. The vehicle sustained severe damage to the front end and was towed to a collision center for repairs. A police report was not filed of the incident. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 38,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Mercedes-Benz/SLK-Class.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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