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1998–2004 · 7 model years

Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 160 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199959 complaints
Most recalls20040 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045601998: 34 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 59 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 22 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 31 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1998199920002001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 SLK230—21–22 mpg040000
2003 SLK230—20–22 mpg050000
2002 SLK230—21–23 mpg050000
2001 SLK230—21–23 mpg0311000
2000 SLK230—22 mpg0221210
1999 SLK230—22 mpg0592120
1998 SLK230——0340200

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Exterior lighting57
  • Visibility33
  • Electrical system24
  • Structure10
  • Power train10
  • Electronic stability control (esc)9
  • Engine and engine cooling8
  • Service brakes8