MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230

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1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:42:07.756Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
59
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

1998: 34 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 1999 59 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2004: 4 complaints 2004
1998: 34 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 1999 59 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2004: 4 complaints 2004
1998: 34 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 1999 59 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2004: 4 complaints 2004

1999: 59 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199834
199959
200022
200131
20044

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

39% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing interior and exterior.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

31% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

Electrical system

25% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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When the vehicle was started the dashboard caught on fire. The fire department determined that the fire was started by an electrical short under the dash. The vehicle could not be driven.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-20

Spark plug failed caused engine to stall. Yh

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-05

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, gasoline

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

Power train

5% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing center support bearing.

CRASHINJURY
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I,, was at the intersection of I35 and schertz parkway, in schertz. When the light changed, I saw no vehicles entering into y lane, so I proceeded to cross the intersection. I felt a big hit, and at first I couldnot figure out what had happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-09

Also filed under Air bags

For my slk 230 1999 , sport package, the red and black interiors, fade away constantly , the red paint on dash and center console is very delicate, it will scratch all the way deep enough to see the black original color of the same...

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-08-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-11-17 Refueling spit back
  2. I
    2005-09-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-12-02 Brake lamp failure

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 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 SLK230?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.