Equipment Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Mercedes Benz SLK230 owners have reported 9 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230


Recently reported Equipment problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

The Equipment problem

The headliner/ceiling of the car is falling apart. Particularly the cloth under the sunroof all came off with the adhesiveness is lost and directly falls onto ones's face while driving and it could be fatal. Mercedes dealer acknowledged the issue but did not authorize a covered repair.   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

My black mercedes 2004, 230slk kompressor, l4, 2. 4l, supercharged. VIN [xxx] had the engine control module me-sfi malfunction indicator lamp "check engine light" came on and was diagnosed at the beverly hills Mercedes Benz dealership with misfiring in the engine (due to the camshaft   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

The inside rear view mirror in my 1999 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 Air Conditioner problem

A/c extension valve failed. Nlm   Read details...




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