1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 vs 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 11 | 16 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | Mercedes-Benz SLK230 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 9 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 0 |
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.