2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2002: 5 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was driving on the freeway doing about 55 MPH when all of the sudden the car brakes by it self with no warning whats so ever , that was a very scary situation I had vehicles behind me and they had to brake too, that was for about 3 to 5 seconds...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-11
Brakes are applied unexpectedly while traveling different speeds. I have had the crap scared out of me the last time this happened while traveling at about 50MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-22
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Power train
2 of 5 total reports mention: power train.
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My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-26
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and engine
Electronic stability control (esc)
2 of 5 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.