Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission cooler (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230

The Automatic Transmission problem

Engine threw a rod through the transmission and engine block at 84,000 miles for no reason.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Transmission is leaking. Yh   Read details...

The Clutch problem

This model has been evolved several times by the manufacturer more to market and in a hastily time,perhaps at the expense of the consumer and requires thorough investigation. No safety defect.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK230 model year vehicles:



SLK230 Service Bulletins
SLK230 Defect Investigations