Mercedes-Benz SLK230 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz SLK230 model year, from official NHTSA data.
146
NHTSA complaints
0
recall campaigns
65
service bulletins (TSBs)
2
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 31 | 0 | 25 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 59 | 0 | 13 |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 34 | 0 | 11 |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 exterior lighting problems49
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 visibility problems32
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 electrical system problems19
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 structure problems10
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 engine and engine cooling problems7
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 electronic stability control (esc) problems7
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 fuel system, gasoline problems6
- Mercedes-Benz SLK230 power train problems6
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- BRAKE LAMP FAILUREPE05051 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Dec 2, 2005
- REFUELING SPIT BACKPE99055 · opened Aug 30, 1999 · closed Nov 17, 1999