Mercedes-Benz SLK recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 56 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLK (model years 2000–2009). The most reported problem area is visibility (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (11 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SLK model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 15 | 3 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | 3 of 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 4 of 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 of 10 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 3 of 10 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V505000 | Nov 1, 2005 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2000–2003 | 69,278 |
| 02V152000 | Jun 13, 2002 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2000–2002 | 27,863 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.