Mercedes-Benz SLK problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mercedes-Benz SLK model year, from official NHTSA data.
44
NHTSA complaints
3
recall campaigns
5
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 6 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 9 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 6 | 1 | — |
Common problems
- Mercedes-Benz SLK visibility problems13
- Mercedes-Benz SLK electrical system problems8
- Mercedes-Benz SLK exterior lighting problems6
- Mercedes-Benz SLK vehicle speed control problems5
- Mercedes-Benz SLK electronic stability control (esc) problems3
- Mercedes-Benz SLK service brakes, hydraulic problems2
- Mercedes-Benz SLK fuel system, gasoline problems2
- Mercedes-Benz SLK power train problems2
Federal investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONDP05007 · opened Nov 7, 2005 · closed Mar 27, 2006
- BRAKE LAMP FAILUREPE05051 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Dec 2, 2005
- SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWNSQ01010 · opened Sep 25, 2001 · closed Feb 4, 2002