2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK230 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230. That ranks 5th out of 7 SLK230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 120,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 40% | 120,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 120,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 115,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 146,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
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 transmission on my 26700 miles car did not shift and the car wouldnât move on the intersection as well as on the highway where the car would just roll without accepting the gas pedal. Most dangerous on the intersection where cars behind mine would just go without making sure my mercedes is…
The headliner/ceiling of the car is falling apart. Particularly the cloth under the sunroof all came off with the adhesiveness is lost and directly falls onto ones's face while driving and it could be fatal. Mercedes dealer acknowledged the issue but did not authorize a covered repair. This is real…
My gear shifter is defective as i have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear i shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway while…
I was driving on the freeway doing about 55 mph when all of the sudden the car brakes by it self with no warning whats so ever , that was a very scary situation i had vehicles behind me and they had to brake too, that was for about 3 to 5 seconds , i was shaking and scare because i didn't know what…
Brakes are applied unexpectedly while traveling different speeds. I have had the crap scared out of me the last time this happened while traveling at about 50mph. The car left skid marks for about 50ft and almost caused someone to rear end me as well as my car almost going sideways into another…
Other Mercedes-Benz SLK230 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK230 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SLK230 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 SLK230 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 SLK230 | 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.