The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. The contact stated that while making a left or a right turn, the turn signal indicator failed to illuminate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring socket and an unknown part had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the mechanic of an unknown recall. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The worst 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Lights1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Lights1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper...
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamps leaking or fogged
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output
What 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The inside interior rear view mirror has a black liquid inhibiting the view - auto dimming fluid leaked or separated??
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Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320
Is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320, fewer than a typical SLK320 model year.
What is the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 year score?
The 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mercedes Benz SLK320: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320?
Lights, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK320 have?
No recalls on record.
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