2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK230 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230. That ranks 4th out of 7 SLK230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (9 complaints, 41%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 41% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 9% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 91,450 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 61,424 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% | 343,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 129,670 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V505000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Rear brake lights do not function or function intermittently, posing a potential danger of being struck from behind in traffic.
Interior rear view mirror: liquid within the mirror is obscuring more than 75% of the viewing area, making the mirror useless and dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz slk230. The contact stated that the center console hard plastic trim detached. In addition, the entire dashboard exhibited cracks and separated. The driver's side panel near the floorboard detached completely and the wires were visible. The vehicle was…
Sudden spontaneous acceleration of motor vehicle i am the son of the owners of the mercedes in question. In february 2010, my mother experienced an accident while driving this vehicle. She was pulling up to a parking space. By her report, the car spontaneously accelerated, jumping the concrete…
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 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 SLK230 | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 SLK230 | 34 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.