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.
- Brakes3
- Transmission2
- Lights2
- Engine2
- Electrical2
- Driver assistance2
- Acceleration1
Mercedes-Benz SLK230 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 5 | Lights | 87,400 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | - | 5 | Brakes | 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?
Brakes, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (2) and lights (2).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLK230 have?
No recalls on record.
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