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2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage113kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 12, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has problems

4 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
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting20
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10

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

0 recalls

2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2004 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE LAMP FAILUREPE05051 · closed Dec 2, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-505
In owners' words

What SLK230 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A LIGHT, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL PERTAINING TO…
Complaint 10534506 · Aug 9, 2013 · 160,000 miles
MY BLACK MERCEDES 2004, 230SLK KOMPRESSOR, L4, 2.4L, SUPERCHARGED. VIN [XXX] HAD THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ME-SFI MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON AND WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE BEVERLY HILLS MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP WITH MISFIRING IN THE ENGINE (DUE TO THE CAMSHAFT SOLENOID AND…
Complaint 10340452 · Jun 28, 2010 · 66,180 miles

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