Mercedes Benz SLK owners have reported 4 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |
On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. The car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. The right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. Read details...
Premature wearing of steering component in 2001 Slk 320 sport- tie rod ends/drag link worn out after only 48,000 miles. Failure caused premature wear in front tires necessitating early tire replacement. Read details...
On may 13, 2005, I purchased a used car from DC motors of anaheim hills, CA. The car came from walter mercedes riverside, CA. The car was not reconditioned before selling. The company intentionally defraud me since I have a paperwork from the dealership that the car has been throroughly check from Read details...
At approx. 52,000 miles on my car, I took it to get serviced by a non mercedes dealer ship, since the warranty was out. They found the power steering leaking and the reservoir was empty. I had just taken the car in for a service three weeks earlier for warranty work, and this problem was not found. Read details...