1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 15 complaints for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving tail lights failed without warning. The dealership mechanic said that the problem was due to the tail light assembly burning up. The problem has not been resolved. *nlm dealership replaced the both left and right tail light assembly with newer version. Mechanic stated the original part would malfunction at any time without the driver being aware. Consumer stopped driving the vehicle until part was replaced. *nlm
Tl*-the contact stated that in reference to the 1998 mercedes benz slk with current mileage: 85,000 a recall issued on the vehicle dealing with exterior rear brake lights. The contact stated that she called the dealership and gave them the information, they scheduled her an appointment, and told her to come back when they received the parts for the vehicle. The contact said that now the front lights were now being affected, and that she had been receiving numerous tickets because of this matter.
Lighting problems in other years
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- 1998