Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK

Mercedes Benz SLK owners have reported 11 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light switch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz SLK

The Brake Light problem

1998 mercedes-benz Slk, both rear break lights burned out, plastic (blue) light blub holders are fused to the assembly due to extreme overheating condition. Cannot be removed by hand. Jb   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

2003 Slk 230 tail light still defective after recall repair was performed.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Rear brake lamps failed over and over since vehicle purchased in 2001. Dealer replaced bulbs numerous times and last replaced l & r bulbs on 12/29/2006 at 29005 miles. In April 2007 a safety recall was issued for rear brake lamps failure.   Read details...




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