Mercedes Benz SLK years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz SLK years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz SLK complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz SLK problems
All model years combined.
- Visibility18
- Electrical13
- Lights12
- Transmission9
- Engine7
- Driver assistance7
- Brakes7
- Acceleration7
- Steering4
- Tires3
- Fuel system3
- Body3
Mercedes Benz SLK problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 2 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 6 | Transmission | 6,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 9 | Electrical | 74,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 25 | Visibility | 33,139 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2001 | - | 19 | Visibility | 65,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 3 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 6 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Mercedes Benz SLK
What years of the Mercedes Benz SLK should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SLK?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SLK?
Visibility, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (13) and lights (12).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SLK have?
3 recalls between 1998 and 2009. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.
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