MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230

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1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:50:30.479Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SLK230 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1998: 34 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2004: 4 complaints 2004
1999: 59 complaints
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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%

39% of complaints: visibility — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior and exterior.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 31%

31% of complaints: exterior lighting — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%

25% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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. *AK *SCC *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030820

SPARK PLUG FAILED CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 19990205

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing center support bearing.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20150109

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, 20080212

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19990830 — PE (closed 19991117)

REFUELING SPIT BACK

I 20050922 — PE (closed 20051202)

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.