Mercedes-Benz SLK recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Mercedes-Benz SLK has 3 recall campaigns and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2002, 2001, 2003.

3recalls
66complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz Slk
Photo: 2010 Mercedes-Benz Slk by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201200000
200912000
200810000
200710000
200612000
200516100
200410000
200319000
2002225100
2001219004
200023000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 (25), 2001 (19), 2003 (9) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.