2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2022. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 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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- Not rated
What SLK230 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The transmission on my 26700 miles car did not shift and the car wouldn’t move on the intersection as well as on the highway where the car would just roll without accepting the gas pedal. Most dangerous on the intersection where cars behind mine would just go without making sure my mercedes is…
MY GEAR SHIFTER IS DEFECTIVE AS I HAVE PROBLEM TAKING IT OUT OF GEAR STATIONARY TO DRIVE AND ALSO THE CAR DOES NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR I SHIFT INTO CAUSING HIGH ENGINE REVIVE IN THE ENGINE AND SOMETIMES THE CAR WILL NOT DRIVE AS IT WON'T MOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON THE LOCAL ROADS AND HIGHWAY WHILE…
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