1999 Mercedes Benz SLK
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
3 of 6 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK, both rear break lights burned out, plastic (Blue) light blub holders are fused to the assembly due to extreme overheating condition. Cannot be removed by hand.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-01
Tl* - the contact received a recall letter campaign # 05V505000 on 01/09/07 for the exterior lights on his 1999 mercedes SLK.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-11
Structure
2 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.
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The inside rear mirror of my 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 is an electro-chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-09
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
The frame of my 1999 mercedes SLK 230 has broken for no apparent reason. I had new tires put on it and an aligned and two weeks later the frame broke near the axle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-12-13
Visibility/wiper
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Visibility
1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility.
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-09-12Exterior lighting05V505000 On certain passenger vehicles, failure of one of the side brake lights can occur. The base of the socket can be subject to thermal deformation over time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear lamp modules. The recall began on September 12, 2006, to approximately 8,200 owners. Phase ii mailing is schedule on or about November 3, 2006, and phase iii mailing…
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mercedes Benz SLK — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V505000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.