CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).
0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 170?
1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170.
Most common 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 (R170 MODEL) IS A SELF-DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR CONTAINED A FLUID WHICH LEAKED OUT CAUSING THE SELF-DIMMING MIRROR TO FAIL TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS RESULTING IN THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR AWAY WHICH GREATLY ELIMINATES REAR VIEW CAPABILITY IN THE INTERIOR. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING IN VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS AS A RESULT OF USUALLY FROM THE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKING. THIS SPECIFIC CAR, THAT I PURCHASED NEW, HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY GARAGED AND SELDOM DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. GIVEN THE
THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 (R170 MODEL) IS AN ELECTRO CHROMIC SELF-DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR CONTAINED A FLUID WHICH LEAKED OUT CAUSING THE SELF-DIMMING MIRROR TO FAIL TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS RESULTING IN THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR AWAY WHICH GREATLY ELIMINATES REAR VIEW CAPABILITY IN THE INTERIOR. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING IN VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS AS A RESULT OF USUALLY FROM THE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKING. I CONTACTED THE OEM MIRROR MAKER, AND SPOKE WITH A STEVE CHENLO, FROM MAGNA DONNELLY (HIS DIRECT LINE IS 616-786-7495), WHO REFUS
1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 questions
Does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Mercedes-Benz 170 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.