Mercedes Benz SLK owners have reported 13 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Car Will Not Accelerate problems |
The auto dimming rear view mirror turned black and I cannot see out of it dealer wants like $800 to replace it. There are many people on the forums with the same problem, also the auto dimming drivers side mirror has a similar problem and can't see out of that either, again many people on the Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes Slk320 ( n/a). While driving at various speeds , the vehicle loses power without any warning and after the vehicle loses power all the lights illuminates on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to his residence. This has occurred 10 additional times. Read details...
Mercedes with 23,000 ignition switch will not turn. I reported the issue of intermittent problem to dealer and attempted to have it resolved while under extended warranty period. The dealer said it had not failed. Well, the warranty is gone and the failing part failed. Read details...
: the contact stated the vehicle was parked in a parking lot for 45 minutes afterwards, while attempting to turn the ignition on the battery exploded. The dealership was alerted. The model is a Slk320. Read details...
I inserted the key in the ignition switch and was unable to turn the key or remove the key and the car would not start. I was left stranded in a bad section of town and had to wait for flat bed to take the car to the dealership. Read details...