Interior Rearview Mirror Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK

The inside rear view mirror in my 2002 mercedes-benz Slk32 is a self-dimming mirror that has malfunctioned. The mirror contains some kind of fluid that leaked out onto my center console and then the dimming effect no longer worked, leading to an unsafe condition at night. There is no manual backup with this mirror, it is electric and once it fails, it stops working. I feel mercedes-benz should issue a recall on cars containing these mirrors and replace them.

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The automatically dimming interior rear view mirror has leaked part of liquid crystal fluid, severely distorting the reflected image. In addition, since the mirror does not have ant manual adjustment for day/night selection, any bright lights from behind tend to blind or at least interfere with the proper vision. This defect should be considered a safety issue. The manufacturer's quote to correct this defect is in excess of $300 for parts and labor. The same defect has been reported widely in various user groups and forums. In the past the mirror's manufacturer, magna donnelly corporation of holland, mi did provide free replacements under an extended warranty, but since early 2008 has discontinued to honor this practice without explanation. As this is a quality issue with potentially serious safety consequences, I request the manufacturer of the vehicle, Mercedes Benz, to recall the affected vehicles and replace the defective mirrors. According to many owners, the auto dimming exterior mirrors also frequently suffer the same failures.

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Mb should recall rearview mirrors for 1998-2003 Slk. Looking at articles over the internet, lots of Slk owners have experienced this problem, so this is a known common issue for the car. The problem is that the rearview has an auto dim feature, and this mirror usually leaks making the mirror very dark where your cannot use it anymore.

Inside rear view mirror leaked and now does not dim and is very cloudy and hard to see out of when driving.

The interior rearview mirror in a 2003 Mercedes Benz Slk230 (r170) had a fluid leak. The mirror is supposed to be a chromatic auto-dimming device. Due to the fluid leak all of the darkening agent has migrated to the center of the mirror. The mirror no longer auto dims, it creates multiple objects due to glare and internal reflection. It is completely unusable in it's current condition. The manufacturer of this mirror magna donnelley used to offer free replacement of these devices, which have a long track record of failing, but now no longer do. The replacement cost of the device is approx. $200 with a $100 install charge by the dealer.

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Inside rearview mirror fades, blotched, fogged. Description: the inside rear view mirror in my 2001 mercedes-benz Slk 320 (r170 model) is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contained a fluid which leaked out causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights resulting in the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirror away which greatly eliminates rear view capability in the interior. There are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various makes and models as a result of usually from the internal fluid leaking. In a vehicle owner forum, others have posted that they contacted the oem mirror makermagna donnelly , who refused to take ownership of the problem. The oem advice was to purchase another mirror at approximately $200, and pay for installation, which was approximately $100 from the dealership. About a year ago, there is documentation that magna donnelly was replacing these mirrors for free but stopped for unknown reasons.

Vehicle type is 2001 Mercedes Benz Slk320 (r170 model). The inside rear view mirror is an electrochromic self dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirrors fail losing their ability to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights causing the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirror up and have no rear view capability. I know of many documented cases of these mirrors failing including my own. Some fail by just quitting working while others leak the internal fluid.

Year, make, model: 2001, Mercedes Benz, 170 failure mileage: 65000 the inside rear view mirror in my 2001 mercedes-benz Slk 320 (r170 model) is an electro chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contained a fluid which leaked out causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights resulting in the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirror away which greatly eliminates rear view capability in the interior. There are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various makes and models as a result of usually from the internal fluid leaking.

Visibility summary: vehicle type is 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk230 (r170 model). The inside rear view mirror is an electrochromic self dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirrors fail losing their ability to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights causing the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirror up and have no rear view capability. I know of many documented cases of these mirrors failing including my own. Some fail by just quitting working while others leak the internal fluid.

The inside rear view and the exterior rear view mirrors in my 2002 mercedes-benz Slk 32 amg (r170 model) are electro chromic self-dimming mirrors that have no manual backup. The mirrors contained a fluid which leaked out causing the self-dimming mirror to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights resulting in the driver to either be blinded or to have to turn the mirrors away which greatly eliminates rear view capability in the interior. There are many documented cases of these mirrors failing in various makes and models as a result of usually from the internal fluid leaking. The interior mirror is about $200 and the exterior (glass only) is around $400. About a year ago, magna donnelly was replacing these mirrors for free but stopped for unknown reasons.

Visual impaiment due to "lava lamp/ distorted bubble" effect in auto-dimming rearview and side mirror. I never realized so many other people were having this problem and didn't realize that this website existed. I would have filed my complaint a long time ago. I've never heard of replace a rearview mirror before. One day I was driving and I noticed there was a bubble in the middle of my tiny mirror. It kept getting larger and didn't go away on its own. Naively, I thought it was just the outside humidity but I should have known better. This mirror costs way too much for the terrible performance.

5 year old car with 15,000 miles (sunny day driver). Rear view mirror has the auto tinting feature. The liquid tint bled between the layers of glass causing difficulties seeing the rear. Dangerous driving condition.