Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mercedes benz / Slk230
Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
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007125453 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007125452 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007125451 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007125450 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007125449 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007125448 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I have less than 50k miles and had to replace the mass air flow sensor twice and now check engine light is on again for the same service needed. i |
007117266 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz slk230. while driving 15 mph over a railroad track, the engine shut off. the dealer stated that the failure |
007111747 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Cars engine shuts off suddenly without warning. most instances occurred while car was in motion. the electronics stayed on but no engine operation at |
005111604 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | The gray interior of the mercedes benz 1998 slk230 was peeling off the console and most of the rest of the interior. it seemed to be a gray plastic |
007107952 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | I was driving home from the dealer and the gas gauge was between a half and a quarter and i ran out of gas !!! gas gauge on these cars are defected |
007104770 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | I have a 2000 mercedes slk230 sport, copper designo edition. i have had many electrical problems with this car in the year i have had it. the back |
006100403 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Tl*-the contact stated that in reference to the 1998 mercedes benz slk with current mileage: 85,000 a recall issued on the vehicle dealing with |
006100402 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Tl*-the contact stated that in reference to the 1998 mercedes benz slk with current mileage: 85,000 a recall issued on the vehicle dealing with |
006095474 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Tl*- the contact stated that the brake light on the vehicle had not worked properly since she purchased the vehicle. for 2 years the brake light |
006095411 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | 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 |
007093895 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. the contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:brake lights. the mercedes |
007093894 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. the contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:brake lights. the mercedes |
007092838 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Safety recall slk-class replace brake lamp bulb sockets**nar**cc the recall described the need to replace the brake lamp bulb sockets to ensure the |
007091679 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Mercedes-benz usa, llc sent a safety recall # 2006-080005. i made an appt at mercedes benz at kearny mesa, san diego, the service writer (alfonso) |
006090670 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Tl*-the contact stated that the sideview mirrors were damaged. they had water marks and cracks , thus lowering her visibility. the contactwas not |
006089252 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Tl* - the contact fixed the tail lights on her car, and then received a safety recall on her tail lights. contact paid almost $500.00 to have her |
006086503 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Mercedes benz 2001 slk 230 left tail light burned out. attempts to replace the bulb were unsuccessful. the dealer said that the tail light fitting |
901086445 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Consumer complaint concerning 2001 benz slk230 safety recall #2006-08005. *ts the consumer was informed his vehicle identification number was not |
006084989 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | 2001 slk 230 covered under tail/brake light recall. mbusa states they have not gotten the vin numbers on the 2001-04 models. they will not replace |
006084940 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | I was informed by a repair shop after several attempts to correct a brake light issue on 2001 mercedes benz slk230 that a recall had been issued |
006078686 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Rear brake lights have failed numerous times over the past several years. i have been told that this is a common problem in the slk. replaced entire |
006077211 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Dt*: the contact stated after being alerted the brake light was inoperable the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. the repair shop |
006077084 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's rear passenger side brake light was inoperable, and was taken to the dealership. the bulb was replaced, but |
006072615 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | TAIL LAMP FOR MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 KEEPS FAILING. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 05V-505. WHEN IS MB GOING TO HAVE A RECALL OF THIS DESIGN FAILURE? *NM |
006071373 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Re: nhtsa campaign # 05v-505. the manufacturer indicated in a letter to nhtsa that it would start owner notification no sooner than second quarter of |
006065089 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Mercedes slk 230 brake lamp failure; related to overheating and melting of plastic holder due to poor contact between metal strips. failed brake lamps |
006061363 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Rear brake lights have failed numerous times, replaced up until this point at owners cost. a recall was issued, and i've been told that my vehicle |
006060330 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side brake light was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that attempted to replace |
005057683 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Rear brake light will stop working periodically due to melted socket. owned the car since new and dealer replace sockets twice while under warranty. |
005054533 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | After driver's side tail light bulb burned out i replaced bulb three times before having to take it to a mercedes specialty repair shop. i was told i |
005051320 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not respond when pressing the accelerator pedal. this was an intermittent problem. the vehicle is |
005048938 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Brake lights burns out on average of 3 to 4 times a year. i brought to the dealer for bulb replacement, but the problem occurs a few weeks later. a |
005045098 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | 2000 mercedes benz slk 230 with 14072 miles only had tail lamp unit r/side replaced due to the bulb "melting". entire assembly needed to be replaced |
005041955 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Brake light failure. i have had to change the complete socket numerous times. each time the socket has melted. mbusa tells me they know of the |
005040771 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05051 REAR BRAKE LIGHT SOCKETS MELT/FAIL. *JB |
003040503 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | I have a mercedes-benz 1999 slk 230. the bulb socket for the brake light lamps in the rear light assembly keeps failing as the contacts do not make |
005040466 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | MY LEFT REAR TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT FOLLOWING THE LIGHT FAILURE. THE DEALER KEPT THE ASSEMBLY. I PAID $180.51.*JB |
001040465 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | REAR BRAKE LAMPS KEEPS BURNING OUT AND WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *JB |
005040458 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | My left tail light keeps going out, a few times before, don't really notice it until someone tells me. i had it happen today, all i could do is |
002040449 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | You need to include model year 2001 in your investigation of the brake light issue nhtsa action number : pe05051. both the tail lamp assemblies had to |
004040297 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | I own a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. on december 18, 2004 i took the car into the dealership (friendly mercedes benz in wappingers falls, ny) due to a |
005034811 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | 2001 mercedes benz developed a problem where water was getting into the headlights. the consumer experienced problems getting the headlight replaced |
005034304 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Dt: light came on dash panel indicating there was a light problem, and discovered there were no brake lights. took vehicle to a dealership. they |
005025451 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | When in traffic and idling, especially summer weather, the car stalls ocassionally and won't restart. most times, when driving to a destination, |
005023394 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Dt: both brake lights malfuctioned after extended use. the heat caused the socket and housing to distort and melt, leading to failure of the lights |
005023393 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Tailligght assembly becomes heated and causes failure of the brake light socket/housing. dealer states that this is a problem with this model and |
005020975 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | I have a 1998 mercedes benz slk 230. the brake lights malfunction on a regular basis. the service manager at the dealer informs me that this is a |
005019633 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | There is a defect in 1998 - 2001 mercedes benz slk model cars tail lights and brake lights. the socket which houses the bulbs does not provide |
005019632 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | There is a defect in 1998 - 2001 mercedes benz slk model cars tail lights and brake lights. the socket which houses the bulbs does not provide |
005017366 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | THE POWER WINDOW WILL ONLY GO DOWN HALF WAY, DO TO A LOOSE SCREW. *JB *SB *NM |
004011850 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ENGINE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE BLOCK AT 84,000 MILES FOR NO REASON.*AK |
004011849 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ENGINE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE BLOCK AT 84,000 MILES FOR NO REASON.*AK |
004314925 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | 1999 mb slk230 - taillight assembly shorts out and brake light fails. this has happened 5 times, the most recent involving both taillights at the |
004308486 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Brake lights were inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the circuit board needed to be replaced. |
004308485 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Brake lights were inoperative. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the circuit board needed to be replaced. |
004304528 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | My seat sensor in my car failed at 7000 miles of use. i have a low mileage mercedes and it will cost almost 875 dollars to replace. this sensor |
004304527 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | My seat sensor in my car failed at 7000 miles of use. i have a low mileage mercedes and it will cost almost 875 dollars to replace. this sensor |
004298501 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Drivers side auto dimming sideview mirror and inside auto dimming rearview mirror have failed. they are no longer reflective and are permanently dark |
004298500 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Drivers side auto dimming sideview mirror and inside auto dimming rearview mirror have failed. they are no longer reflective and are permanently dark |
004295018 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | We own a 2000 mercedes slk 230. the light, that warns of a lamp failure somewhere on the vehicle, kept coming on. it would not stay on all the time |
004284821 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2004 | The new high-intensity headlights, that are bluish in color, are extraordinarily blinding. this headlight, obviously, should have never been approved |
004283311 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Driver side brake light fails. took to mercedes several times. they tell me it is a known issue with the mercedes slk 230 from 1998 to present. i |
004268978 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | WHILE BRAKING TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE TAIL LIGHTS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK |
002262463 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Rearview mirror has fog inside the glass,making it impossible to see out of it. brake lights and headlights continue to fail. also, dash lights |
002262462 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Rearview mirror has fog inside the glass,making it impossible to see out of it. brake lights and headlights continue to fail. also, dash lights |
002262461 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Rearview mirror has fog inside the glass,making it impossible to see out of it. brake lights and headlights continue to fail. also, dash lights |
002262460 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Rearview mirror has fog inside the glass,making it impossible to see out of it. brake lights and headlights continue to fail. also, dash lights |
003239473 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | THERE IS A FEW SECONDS OF LAG TIME AFTER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL BEFORE THE CAR ACCELERATES. *LA |
003237390 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | While driving tail lights failed without warning. the dealership mechanic said that the problem was due to the tail light assembly burning up. the |
003235840 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | I've had a dozen bulbs/fuses blow during the life of this vehicle. i've owned other vehicles that never blew a single bulb or fuse over their |
003232443 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | When the vehicle was started the dashboard caught on fire. the fire department determined that the fire was started by an electrical short under the |
001185815 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THAT DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS TO REACH OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE TO OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR.*JB |
000163412 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Transmission was defective while driving on highway. vehicle will start to lose power. also, there is some fluid leakage. contacted dealer, and the |
0000148943 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Vehicle was hit in a frontal collision at 70 mph in which driver's side/ passenger's side air bags did not deploy. however, air bag system indicated |
000138675 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
000138674 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
000138673 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
999111660 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Driver side seat belt buckle attachment located between the seat and console is set too far down, making it impossible for consumer to latch or |
999107888 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with pulling to either side whenever brakes were applie. vehicle been in /out of dealer shop on two occasions, |
002100333 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | The car had a bad left door panel that was fixed under warranty last year. this summer i noticed that it was loose at the top so i had my wife take it |
999039728 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Hard top convertible will not open -- the micron chip has been replaced twice by the dealer. hard top convertible squeaking noise -- i have taken the |
999033329 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | The convertible top intermittently will not go down. sometimes when it's down it wont go up. sometimes it gets stuck half up and half down. the |
999033328 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | The convertible top intermittently will not go down. sometimes when it's down it wont go up. sometimes it gets stuck half up and half down. the |
001022610 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a full inspection, the consumer asked that the dealer pay special attention to the fluids, after inspection |
999146625 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | While putting gas into the vehicle, and after consumer filled up the tank, while removing the fuel filler, gas coming from the vehicle sprayed out |
0000144962 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | While driving at approximately 35 mph consumer drove over a piece of rubber, and immediatley vehicle completley stalled. engine will not start. * |
999137864 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | SPARK PLUG FAILED CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL. YH |
0000107155 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | While using windshield wipers, after 5 minutes while running, windshield wipers would bounce on glass. dealer has been notified. please provide |
998074776 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR, IGNITION TRANSPONDER. |
998074447 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | HYDRAULICS, TRUNK LID. |
0000074163 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | TRUNK LID DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. |
0000074012 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. YH |
997072941 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | A/C EXTENSION VALVE FAILED. NLM |
998072448 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ROOF OF CONVERTIBLE IS LEAKING. YH |
0000071424 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ROOF DEVELOPED RUST. NLM |
998071148 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC |
003231750 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Passenger door opened up when the vehicle went over a bump. the door buttons opened on their own while driving. consumer had consistent problems with |
001185825 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | CONSUMER STATES THAT DOOR LATCH IS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS TO REACH OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE TO OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR.*JB |
000163422 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | Transmission was defective while driving on highway. vehicle will start to lose power. also, there is some fluid leakage. contacted dealer, and the |
0000148950 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2001 | Vehicle was hit in a frontal collision at 70 mph in which driver's side/ passenger's side air bags did not deploy. however, air bag system indicated |
000138682 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
000138681 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
000138680 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. fuse keeps blowing. |
999111667 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 2000 | Driver side seat belt buckle attachment located between the seat and console is set too far down, making it impossible for consumer to latch or |
001086081 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | This model has been evolved several times by the manufacturer more to market and in a hastily time,perhaps at the expense of the consumer and requires |
001086082 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | This model has been evolved several times by the manufacturer more to market and in a hastily time,perhaps at the expense of the consumer and requires |
001086080 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | This model has been evolved several times by the manufacturer more to market and in a hastily time,perhaps at the expense of the consumer and requires |
001086079 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | This model has been evolved several times by the manufacturer more to market and in a hastily time,perhaps at the expense of the consumer and requires |
999076376 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | MERCEDES-BENZ CAN NOT FIX WINDOW LEAKING, COMING OFF TRACK. *AK |
999076369 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | MERCEDES-BENZ CAN NOT FIX WINDOW LEAKING, COMING OFF TRACK. *AK |
999039734 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Hard top convertible will not open -- the micron chip has been replaced twice by the dealer. hard top convertible squeaking noise -- i have taken the |
999039729 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | Hard top convertible will not open -- the micron chip has been replaced twice by the dealer. hard top convertible squeaking noise -- i have taken the |
999033333 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | The convertible top intermittently will not go down. sometimes when it's down it wont go up. sometimes it gets stuck half up and half down. the |
0000011167 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ALL 4 DUNLOP TIRES HAD EXTREME WEAR AT 11000 MILES (DUNLOP FRONT-205/55R21691V REAR-225/50R16 2000E). NLM |
0000011163 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ALL 4 DUNLOP TIRES HAD EXTREME WEAR AT 11000 MILES (DUNLOP FRONT-205/55R21691V REAR-225/50R16 2000E). NLM |
999137880 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, fuel shoots out of the tank like a fountain. it seems as though there is pressure in the tank which |
999096098 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, the fuel shoots out of the tank as if from a hose. in my case it went all over my face and clothes |
998074784 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR, IGNITION TRANSPONDER. |
998074775 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | FUEL INJECTOR, IGNITION TRANSPONDER. |
998074487 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | TURBO |
998074455 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | HYDRAULICS, TRUNK LID. |
0000074020 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. YH |
997072948 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1999 | A/C EXTENSION VALVE FAILED. NLM |
0000072464 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR. YH |
998072456 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ROOF OF CONVERTIBLE IS LEAKING. YH |
998071691 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | POWER WINDOW FAILED. YH |
998071683 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | POWER WINDOW FAILED. YH |
0000071432 | MERCEDES BENZ | SLK230 | 1998 | ROOF DEVELOPED RUST. NLM |
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