1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 vs 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 59 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 25 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 61,640 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz SLK230 | Mercedes-Benz SLK230 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.