There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,180 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 65,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2016
Bought car with 60000 miles and after 3 years right side rear brake light stopped working. Replaced bulb and adapter but also had to bend adapter connector prongs for better contact. Six months later same problem and replaced whole right side unit. Some time later same problem with other side. Took to dealer and they said recall had been done. Mb offered a $1000 towards new car. (Funny) repaired with same item and same defect, I can't believe this is right for mb to get away with.
Electrical System · at 160,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2013
The contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz slk230. The contact stated that while at a light, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The contact also stated that her vehicle was previously repaired under a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the same issue. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 66,180 miles · reported Jun 28, 2010
My black mercedes 2004, 230slk kompressor, l4, 2.4l, supercharged. Vin [xxx] had the engine control module me-sfi malfunction indicator lamp "check engine light" came on and was diagnosed at the beverly hills mercedes benz dealership with misfiring in the engine (Due to the camshaft solenoid and the mass alrflow senor (O2 senor) was damaged, with a major oil leak. I believe that oil has leaked into the mass air flow senor from wicking. The service department replaced the solenoid 111-051-01-77-05 and starter line 271-150-27--33, plug 111-997-01-86-05 and cable tie 002-997-24-90, but not the…
Exterior Lighting · reported Jun 15, 2004
The new high-intensity headlights, that are bluish in color, are extraordinarily blinding. This headlight, obviously, should have never been approved, and never used. Perhaps it is an improvement to the drivers that use the bluish headlights, but it is a safety hazard to oncoming automobiles. They need to be banned before (More) lives are lost. With the NHTSA being so safety conscious, I cannot fathom why these headlights were ever approved, and even now that we know how blinding they are, why they have not been banned. You really need to resolve this problem. Thank you.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,180 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.