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Mercedes-Benz SLK300 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 since 2016, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
5
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2016-2016

Mercedes-Benz SLK300 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz SLK300 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz SLK300 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK300 problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    1

Mercedes-Benz SLK300 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-2Body40

Recalls 5

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Mercedes-Benz SLK300 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz SLK300

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz SLK300?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz SLK300?

Body, with 1 complaints.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLK300 have?

5 recalls between 2016 and 2016. The 2016 model year has the most, with 4.

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