Electrical System Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK320

Mercedes Benz SLK320 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 computer failure (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 SLK320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
5
Computer Failure problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of Mercedes Benz SLK320

The Electrical System problem

I own a 2001 Slk320 mercedes bought it a second owner, it had no brakes light in the rear passenger side, electric seats not working either. Replaced the relay for seats but can't get tail lights to work check on recall was not honored what the heck.   Read details...

The Computer Failure problem

The two on board computers failed; because of a short circuit inside the electrical system. The dealer had to replace them twice. The cooling fan control monitor is defective and fail; causing the engine to overheat. I was told the cooling fan control monitor is defective.   Read details...




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