Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Mercedes Benz SLK280 owners have reported 6 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car will not start (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
5
Car Will Not Start problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz SLK280

The Electrical System problem

Headlight wires (inside housing) are frayed / melted. Can cause fire. I was replacing my bulb when I noticed the wires in the plug were completely stripped with no shielding. I traced it back to the connector and the wire shields were either frayed or completely gone   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Takata recall#16v-081 trying to get help from dealership having difficulties. I'm uncertain if I have other unknown issues as checked marked. This is the 2nd recall. I am having a safety concern on this vehicle I purchased and management is not cooperating/ assisting upset over a previous   Read details...




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