1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 visibility problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed there was a dark spot in the center of the rear view mirror. Whenever light was shining on the mirror the contacts vision was distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…”
filed Sep 6, 2011
“Mercedes benz 1999 slk 230 -rear view mirror failed ,the inside rear view mirror is an electrochromic self dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirrors are completely useless. I know of many documented cases of these mirrors failing including my own. Some fail by just quitting working…”
filed Oct 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other SLK230 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 SLK230 | 6 | 19% |
| 2000 SLK230 | 2 | 9% |
| 1998 SLK230 | 2 | 6% |
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.