1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 19 complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 11 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 | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for electrical problems. Dashboard lights and rear exterior license light are on same fuse. Fuse keeps blowing. Dealer cannot remedy. *slc
Re: NHTSA campaign # 05v-505. The manufacturer indicated in a letter to NHTSA that it would start owner notification no sooner than second quarter of 2006. It is now third quarter 2006 and when asked, the manufacturer still says there are no active recalls on this vehicle. I feel that the manufacturer needs to provide an updated schedule for compliance with this recall campaign.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
Lighting problems in other years
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998