2003 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230. That ranks 5th out of 7 SLK230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 83,874 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 2003 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 | 2 | 40% | 83,874 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 184,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 56,418 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Constant code po171
My drivers side brake light has been repaired or replaced 11 times. The recall to fix it failed and mercedes wont correct the tail light system. No brake light is extremely dangerous in traffic, in making left turns especially! Braking is the most important light function on any vehicle!
When driving at normal speed the front passenger side wheel locks up. This has happened at 40 mph (in town) and also 65 mph (on highway), almost causing me to hit another car and run off the road. Its happens twice for only 3 seconds at a time. The bas, sap and emergency lights all come on at this…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz slk230. The contact stated on multiple occasions the vehicle failed to immediately start when turning the ignition key. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer mercedes-benz of beaverton located at 9275 south west canyon rd portland or…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO WORK, A FELLOW MOTORIST FLAGGED HER DOWN AND ALERTED HER THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH OLMSTED…
Other Mercedes-Benz SLK230 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK230 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 SLK230 | 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.