Mercedes Benz SLK230 owners have reported 5 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
: the contact stated the vehicle would not respond when pressing the accelerator pedal. This was an intermittent problem. The vehicle is currently at the dealership. They have determined oil was leaking from an unknown source on to the wire for the pedal, causing a short circuit. Read details...
My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway while Read details...
Sudden spontaneous acceleration of motor vehicle I am the son of the owners of the mercedes in question. In February 2010, my mother experienced an accident while driving this vehicle. She was pulling up to a parking space. Read details...