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2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 7-spd Premium 18 25 21 423
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 25 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 08V303000

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECE

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

30 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 6 Electrical System 5 Power Train 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280?

EPA figures for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK280, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.