CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (9 reports).
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230.
Most common 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V505000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was started; however, the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT FUNCTION OR FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSING A POTENTIAL DANGER OF BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND IN TRAFFIC.
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR: LIQUID WITHIN THE MIRROR IS OBSCURING MORE THAN 75% OF THE VIEWING AREA, MAKING THE MIRROR USELESS AND DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTER CONSOLE HARD PLASTIC TRIM DETACHED. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD EXHIBITED CRACKS AND SEPARATED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE PANEL NEAR THE FLOORBOARD DETACHED COMPLETELY AND THE WIRES WERE VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER PRODUCED THE REQUIRED PART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE I AM THE SON OF THE OWNERS OF THE MERCEDES IN QUESTION. IN FEBRUARY 2010, MY MOTHER EXPERIENCED AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. SHE WAS PULLING UP TO A PARKING SPACE. BY HER REPORT, THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED, JUMPING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND ENDING UP WITH FRONT TIRES IN AN ADJACENT PLANTER. SHE STATED THAT SHE APPLIED HER BRAKES WHILE THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING, BUT THIS DID NOT APPEAR TO SLOW THE VEHICLE. A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED, BOTH BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND EVENTUALLY BY A MERCEDES BENZ USA REPRESENTATIVE AS WELL. THOUGH I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT CONCLUSIONS, I BELIEVE THAT THEY ATTRIBUTED THE ACCIDENT T
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 questions
Does the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (9), Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has been fixed?
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