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Vehicles / Mercedes benz / Slk230
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
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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