general problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK320

Two problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK320. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK320 based on all problems reported for the 2002 SLK320.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2025

Previous recall 05v505 has been completed but the issue has returned the issue has been intermittent for a fee months but the tail light has been non op for a few months, I have tried different sockets and bulbs to no avail. The issue has not caused any incidents but I have no brake light on the drivers side due to melting on the lamp itself aswell as the pins on the connector are warped.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2022

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes-benz Slk320. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message that the rear light had malfunctioned was displayed. Upon inspection, it was discovered that while depressing the brake pedal, the driver’s side brake light failed to illuminate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the rear lamp module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v505000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 106,000.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK320

Exterior Lighting problems
2
Tail Light problems
1


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