Mercedes Benz SLK230 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK230 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz SLK230 years
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Mercedes Benz SLK230 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 SLK230 problems
All model years combined.
- Lights52
- Visibility33
- Electrical21
- Engine11
- Body10
- Fuel system8
- Driver assistance7
- Brakes7
- Transmission6
- Airbags6
- Acceleration4
- Tires2
Mercedes Benz SLK230 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 94 | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | 74 | 31 | Lights | 61,640 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 22 | Lights | 50,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 58 | Visibility | 65,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1998 | - | 34 | Lights | 42,995 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz SLK230
What years of the Mercedes Benz SLK230 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK230 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SLK230?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SLK230?
Lights, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (33) and electrical (21).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SLK230 have?
No recalls on record.
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