1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 mercedes slk 230 with a safety recall customer wants to be reimbursed for repairs**cc the dealer denied there was a recall, however the consumer received a recall letter in the mail after being told there was no recall. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic to have the repairs done…”
filed Feb 9, 2007
“Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. The contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:brake lights. The mercedes mechanic replaced the lights at the contacts home. Prior to replacing the lights per the recall, the lights were working. However, the lights no longer…”
filed Feb 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other SLK230 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SLK230 | 10 | 32% |
| 2000 SLK230 | 9 | 41% |
| 1998 SLK230 | 14 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.