Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2004

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

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

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.


Other Power Train related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230



SLK230 Service Bulletins
SLK230 Defect Investigations