CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1 report).
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK recalls
Most common 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
ON 02/02/2009 I HAD MY VEHICLE, A 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ 230SLK SERVICED FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. DURING THAT SERVICE THE SERVICEMAN INSPECTED MY TIRES AND BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THEY WERE BALD. THE TIRES IN QUESTION WERE THE THIRD SET OF DUNLOPS THAT THIS AUTO HAS HAD, THE FIRST BEING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHICH I HAD SUCCESS WITH SO I WAS A LOYAL DUNLOP CUSTOMER. WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT I NATURALLY PURCHASED THE SAME DUNLOP TIRES. TO MY SHOCK, THEY EXHIBITED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR WITHIN SIX-TO TWELVE MONTHS OF PURCHASE. ALTHOUGH I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD BE REPLACED FOR FREE BECAUSE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE, DUNLOP DID NOT MAKE GOOD ON SUCH OFFER OR WARRANTY. ON 10/22/2007 I PURC
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ALL THE SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING, CAR STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF CAR WAS SHOT OUT AND COULD NOT OPERATE THE BRAKE STEERING AND CAR WAS TOWED TO A FACTORY TRAIED MERCEDES BENZ FACILITY, DIAGNOSIS (NO POWER TO ME2 CONTROL UNIT) THE K40 RELAY MODULE WAS REPLACED WHILE IN GARAGE ANOTHER SLK MODEL WAS IN FOR SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM SINCE THIS COULD BE A PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUE IS REPORTED TO YOU. *TR
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK questions
Does the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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.