Mercedes Benz SLK owners have reported 18 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's interior rearview mirror (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems |
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. Read details...
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 inside rear view mirror in my 2003 mercedes-benz Slk 230 (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 Read details...
The mirror is self-dimming using a light-sensitive liquid behind the mirror. The liquid leaked out of the mirror and created acid stains on the center console. The mirror is now blurry and shows ghost images of anything behind. Read details...
I received a recall notice about 4 weeks ago for my 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk 320 due to a faulty brake / stop light design. The left stop light bulb had already burned out several months ago, and the socket was warped from the heat. It was replaced, but the new bulb failed again this month. Read details...