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1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the SLK230 median · #1 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints595 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 5, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has problems

59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility221
Exterior lighting160
Electrical system142
Fuel system, gasoline30
Equipment20
Power train22
Structure20
Engine20
Tires10
5 other systems51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other SLK230 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SLK230 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE LAMP FAILUREPE05051 · closed Dec 2, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-505
  2. REFUELING SPIT BACKPE99055 · closed Nov 17, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What SLK230 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10423897 · Sep 6, 2011 · 95,000 miles
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 WHILE…
Complaint 10360522 · Oct 14, 2010 · 78,000 miles
VEHICLE TYPE IS 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 (R170 MODEL). THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS AN ELECTROCHROMIC SELF DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRRORS FAIL LOSING THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO…
Complaint 10328400 · May 2, 2010

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