2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“More often than not, when I start up my vehicle an indicator for a light out appears on my dash. I have been pulled over several times for a right rear brake light being out. I have replaced the bulb numerous times. I was recommended to look on your web sight and I saw that a recall had been issued…”
filed Nov 9, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz slk 230. Whenever the contact started the vehicle, he noticed a warning light signaling that the tail lights were not operating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both rear tail light assemblies were replaced. However, prior to the failure the…”
filed Mar 7, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a…
LI82.10-P-078896 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2025Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a…
LI82.10-P-078307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the…
LI82.10-P-078301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2024
Exterior Lighting problems in other SLK230 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 SLK230 | 9 | 41% |
| 1999 SLK230 | 16 | 27% |
| 1998 SLK230 | 14 | 41% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.