1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK230 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230. That is the most of any SLK230 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (22 complaints, 37%), typically at around 61,505 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 59owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 22 | 37% | 61,505 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 27% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 24% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 89,982 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake lamp failure (PE05051) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Dec 2, 2005, led to recall 05V505000.
- Refueling spit back (PE99055) — opened Aug 30, 1999, closed Nov 17, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle stops dead in the road while driving and will not restart until it sits several minutes or more. It does not do this every time it is driven but this is very dangerous. After doing research, we find this is a common problem with this model, as well as a few other models of mercedes. We…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10- 15 MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes-benz slk230. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a few minutes and continued driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The…
I,, was at the intersection of i35 and schertz parkway, in schertz. When the light changed, i saw no vehicles entering into y lane, so i proceeded to cross the intersection. I felt a big hit, and at first i couldnot figure out what had happened. Ifelt my face bleeding and hurting. When ems arrived…
1999 slk230 mercedes benz. Consumer states problem with bridgestone potenza tires *tgw the consumer stated almost from the day he purchased the tires, one of them had a slow leak. His mechanic checked it a number of times, but was unable to ascertain the source of the leak. The consumer attempted…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK230 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK230 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SLK230 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 SLK230 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 SLK230 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 SLK230 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 SLK230 | 34 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
Owners most often report visibility, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK230 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.