2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, most often about the exterior lighting. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 3, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 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
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE LAMP FAILURELed to recall 05V-505
What SLK230 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V505000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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) SAID THAT THEY WILL ONLY REPLACE THE TAIL BRAKE LIGHT IF IT FAILS, BUT THE RECALL CLEARLY STATES THAT DUE TO THE HIGH HEAT CREATED BY THE TAIL BRAKE…
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
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