There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 120,800 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Sep 28, 2022
The transmission on my 26700 miles car did not shift and the car wouldnât move on the intersection as well as on the highway where the car would just roll without accepting the gas pedal. Most dangerous on the intersection where cars behind mine would just go without making sure my mercedes is moving(which it didnât). The mechanic mentioned that transmission fluid may have contaminated other parts of the engine and contaminated various sensors giving erroneous readings error codes all related to electrical issues. There are fault codes suggesting that the ECU, PCM, SRS, and ABS are not…
Unknown or Other · at 115,600 miles · reported Aug 25, 2020
The headliner/ceiling of the car is falling apart. Particularly the cloth under the sunroof all came off with the adhesiveness is lost and directly falls onto ones's face while driving and it could be fatal. Mercedes dealer acknowledged the issue but did not authorize a covered repair. This is real safety concern and there can be choking or other undesired disturbance with the hanging headliner part while driving. The adhesive materials exposed and the tiny particles could be inhaled into lungs, which could be other undesired damage stemming from the falling headliner cloth. This happened when…
Engine · at 146,000 miles · reported Mar 26, 2020
My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway while in motion from driving.also the check engine light is on.
Service Brakes · at 120,000 miles · reported Sep 11, 2017
I was driving on the freeway doing about 55 MPH when all of the sudden the car brakes by it self with no warning whats so ever , that was a very scary situation I had vehicles behind me and they had to brake too, that was for about 3 to 5 seconds , I was shaking and scare because I didn't know what happen, another time around the corner from my house as I was turning it did it again for like two seconds, this is very scary because you don't know when is it going to do it again.
Service Brakes · at 120,800 miles · reported Aug 22, 2017
Brakes are applied unexpectedly while traveling different speeds. I have had the crap scared out of me the last time this happened while traveling at about 50mph. The car left skid marks for about 50ft and almost caused someone to rear end me as well as my car almost going sideways into another vehicle. Something n eds to be done about the safety of this vehicle. Mercedes corporate will not do anything nor will the dealership. I AM so scared to drive it. I now have it parked until something happens to have me feel safe to drive this vehicle again. I have attached a picture of the skid marks. I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 120,800 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.