2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 24, 2019 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SLK172 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 49,005 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~49,005 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1100%49,005——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V236000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…

Air Bags · received Dec 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11291035

Other Mercedes-Benz SLK172 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK172 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK172 model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.