2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK320 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320. That ranks 3rd out of 4 SLK320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 SLK320 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 | 1 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320.
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 contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated that while making a left or a right turn, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring socket and an unknown part had failed and…
The inside interior rear view mirror has a black liquid inhibiting the view - auto dimming fluid leaked or separated??
Other Mercedes Benz SLK320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 SLK320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 SLK320 | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK320 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.