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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Air Bags Frontal

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Air Bags Frontal Report #890286

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . VEHICLE WAS HIT IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 70 MPH IN WHICH DRIVER'S SIDE/ PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOWEVER, AIR BAG SYSTEM INDICATED THAT ALL AIR BAGS DID INFLATE OR DEPLOYED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49X1F2. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in DELRAY BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10041803

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 26, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . THERE IS A FEW SECONDS OF LAG TIME AFTER STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL BEFORE THE CAR ACCELERATES. *LA.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in LARGO, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000517. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: LOKEY MOTOR . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 8009891661 . DEALER'S CITY: CLEARWATER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33764 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #10118815

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . THE POWER WINDOW WILL ONLY GO DOWN HALF WAY, DO TO A LOOSE SCREW. *JB *SB *NM.Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F71F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: AUTO- STRASSE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 734-663-3300 . DEALER'S CITY: ANN ARBOR . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48107 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting Headlights

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10133471

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . 2001 MERCEDES BENZ DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WHERE WATER WAS GETTING INTO THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS GETTING THE HEADLIGHT REPLACED. *MR *SC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in CHESAPEAKE, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010814. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: PHILIPS AUTOMOTIVE INC . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757 499 3771 . DEALER'S CITY: VIRGINIA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23462 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10137927

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2002.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . YOU NEED TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2001 IN YOUR INVESTIGATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE05051. BOTH THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN SEPT 02, WHEN THE CAR WAS OWNED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER DUE TO THIS FAILURE. I NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE LAMP BULB SOCKET FAILING TO RELEASE, SO I BELIEVE THE SAME THING IS OCCURRING AGAIN. THIS INVESTIGATION SHOULD REALLY COVER ALL MERCEDES R170 THROUGH 2004. *JB.Mileage was 37000 miles. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BEDFORD, TX. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10146539

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . DT*: 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. *AK.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49FX1F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20000901. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BECK IMPORT . DEALER'S CITY: CHARLOTTE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 28212 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10173116

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . I WAS INFORMED BY A REPAIR SHOP AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT A BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE ON 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED CAMPAIGN ID 05V505000 ON MY MAKE/MODEL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I SCHEDULED A APPOINTMENT WITH LOCAL DEALER TO GET THE SOCKET REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY THE MERCEDES DEALER THAT MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. MY MAKE/MODEL IS A PART OF THE RECALL BASED UPON INFORMATION VIEWED ON YOUR WEBSITE. WHY WOULD THE DEALER NOT REPLACE IT? ARE THEY NOT REQUIRED BY LAW TO PERFORM THE RECALLED WORK. *NM.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F41F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in WINSTON SALEM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES-BENZ OF WINSTON SALEM . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 336-760-4580 . DEALER'S CITY: WINSTON SALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27103 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10173154

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . 2001 SLK 230 COVERED UNDER TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT RECALL. MBUSA STATES THEY HAVE NOT GOTTEN THE VIN NUMBERS ON THE 2001-04 MODELS. THEY WILL NOT REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS. MY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE MELTED AGAIN. 8JB.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61640 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F21F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in CONWAY, AR. Vehicle was purchased on 20051216. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:U. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PALAMINO MOTORS .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10174306

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 2001 BENZ SLK230 SAFETY RECALL #2006-08005. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F21F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10174350

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . MERCEDES BENZ 2001 SLK 230 LEFT TAIL LIGHT BURNED OUT. ATTEMPTS TO REPLACE THE BULB WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE TAIL LIGHT FITTING MELTED AND IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. MERCEDES REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER SUGGESTED RE[PLACING THE RIGHT ASSEMBLY ALSO SINCE HE SAID THAT THAT WOULD ALSO MELT. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F61F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in POCONO PINES, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010507. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BUCKHEAD MB . DEALER'S CITY: ATLANTA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: GA.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10182713

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE VEHICLE HAD NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. FOR 2 YEARS THE BRAKE LIGHT KEPT GOING OUT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC WHO KEPT ON REPLACING TWO TO THREE BULBS AT A TIME. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM MERCEDES BENZ INDICATING THAT ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAILURE OF ONE OF THE SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD OCCUR. THE BASE OF THE SOCKET COULD BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION. SHE WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE LETTER FOR THEM TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT WITHOUT HER PAYING FOR IT. THE RECALL LETTER INDICATED THE RECALL WAS NOT IN NEFFECT UNTIL SPRING 2007. RECALL CAMPAIGN# 2006-080005. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 80000. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49FX1F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20040106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 0 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PARK PLACE MERCEDES BENZ . DEALER'S CITY: BECKFORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Other

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Other Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with OTHER . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Electronic Stability Control Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Interior Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Report #10207936

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY . I HAVE LESS THAN 50K MILES AND HAD TO REPLACE THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR TWICE AND NOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME SERVICE NEEDED. I HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET NOT TO MENTION THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING IT IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES ALSO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION SENSORS AND TAIL LIGHT, WHICH MERCEDES DID NOT REIMBURSE FOR ORIGINAL CHARGE, JUST RE- REPLACED. NOW PROBLEMS HAPPENING WITH REAR MIRROR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS MERCEDES SHOULD STAND BY THERE PRODUCT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LAST FOREVER AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in BETHLEHEM, GA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050508. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Electronic Stability Control Report #10223735

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN WET CONDITIONS (RAINING ON AND OFF), MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT; IT FELT AS IF MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAD APPLIED FOR A SECOND OR SO. I NOTICED THAT THE YELLOW TRIANGLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH BOARD THAT ALERTS ME TO THE APPLICATION OF THE ESC WAS BLINKING (AND CONTINUED TO BLINK UNTIL I STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE). AS I RECALL, MY CAR WENT INTO THE LANE TO MY RIGHT BEFORE I REGAINED CONTROL. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT THE TIME. BECAUSE OF THE WET CONDITIONS, I ASSUMED I MAY HAVE SKIDDED WITHOUT MY REALIZING IT, CAUSING THE ESC TO KICK IN. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY, I TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND GOT OUT. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, THE ESC LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, AND I ASSUMED EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN BEFORE I GOT TO MY DESTINATION (PITTSBURGH). I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER, WHO ADVISED ME IT MIGHT BE A DEFECTIVE SENSOR AND THAT IT SHOULD BE OKAY TO MAKE THE RETURN DRIVE TO NO. VIRGINIA BEFORE GETTING THE VEHICLE FIXED. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A FEW TIMES ON THE RETURN TRIP AND THEN BROUGHT THE CAR INTO MY DEALER. THE DEALER SERVICE FORM IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS "NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR." THE REPAIR CHARGE WAS $807.85. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49FX1F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001231. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-525-2100 . DEALER'S CITY: ARLINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 22203 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #10223735

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 19, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN WET CONDITIONS (RAINING ON AND OFF), MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED TO THE RIGHT; IT FELT AS IF MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAD APPLIED FOR A SECOND OR SO. I NOTICED THAT THE YELLOW TRIANGLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH BOARD THAT ALERTS ME TO THE APPLICATION OF THE ESC WAS BLINKING (AND CONTINUED TO BLINK UNTIL I STOPPED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE). AS I RECALL, MY CAR WENT INTO THE LANE TO MY RIGHT BEFORE I REGAINED CONTROL. I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE WHEEL AT THE TIME. BECAUSE OF THE WET CONDITIONS, I ASSUMED I MAY HAVE SKIDDED WITHOUT MY REALIZING IT, CAUSING THE ESC TO KICK IN. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AT THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY, I TURNED OFF THE MOTOR AND GOT OUT. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, THE ESC LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, AND I ASSUMED EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN BEFORE I GOT TO MY DESTINATION (PITTSBURGH). I CALLED A LOCAL DEALER, WHO ADVISED ME IT MIGHT BE A DEFECTIVE SENSOR AND THAT IT SHOULD BE OKAY TO MAKE THE RETURN DRIVE TO NO. VIRGINIA BEFORE GETTING THE VEHICLE FIXED. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM A FEW TIMES ON THE RETURN TRIP AND THEN BROUGHT THE CAR INTO MY DEALER. THE DEALER SERVICE FORM IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS "NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE YAW RATE SENSOR." THE REPAIR CHARGE WAS $807.85. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49FX1F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in FALLS CHURCH, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20001231. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AMERICAN SERVICE CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-525-2100 . DEALER'S CITY: ARLINGTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 22203 .
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Electronic Stability Control Report #10250062

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, ESP/BAS LIGHT WILL COM ON WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED INVOLUNTARILY INTERMITTENTLY, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. ON OCCASION IS ALSO HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED IN CITY TRAFFIC. CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER, THEY IMMEDIATELY BLAMED YAW RATE SENSOR, OR ACCELERATOR SENSOR MODULE REPLACEMENT RANGING BETWEEN $300-700.00 IN REPAIR COST IN ADDITION TO ANOTHER RELATED PROBLEM WITH STOP LIGHT SWITCH, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAULTY PARTS, NO RECALLS ARE MADE, AND NHTSA ALSO IS AWARE, BUT HAVE CLOSED THE INVESTIGATION. THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKES LAST TIME TO AN SCREECHING HALT IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. AFTER SEARCHING MB FORUMS IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH A BATCH OF SENSORS, AND SWITCHES FITTED ON 2001 MODELS, OF M, E, CLK, AND SLK'S. I AM PROVIDING A LINK TO THE SITE OF OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME FAULT FOR YOUR REVIEW AT: HTTP://WWW.BENZWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/R170-SLK-CLASS/1407460-SUDDEN-BRAKE.HTML I ALSO CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MEET WITH MB USA REPRESENTATIVE ON WARRANTY REPAIR, BUT NEVER HEARD FROM THEM, OR MBUSA, REGARDING THIS KNOWN FAULT BOTH TO THEM AND NHTSA. *TR.Mileage was 92296 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F41F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Service Brakes, Electric

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Service Brakes, Electric Report #10250062

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC . FOR THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, ESP/BAS LIGHT WILL COM ON WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED INVOLUNTARILY INTERMITTENTLY, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. ON OCCASION IS ALSO HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED IN CITY TRAFFIC. CONTACTED THE MERCEDES BENZ DEALER, THEY IMMEDIATELY BLAMED YAW RATE SENSOR, OR ACCELERATOR SENSOR MODULE REPLACEMENT RANGING BETWEEN $300-700.00 IN REPAIR COST IN ADDITION TO ANOTHER RELATED PROBLEM WITH STOP LIGHT SWITCH, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAULTY PARTS, NO RECALLS ARE MADE, AND NHTSA ALSO IS AWARE, BUT HAVE CLOSED THE INVESTIGATION. THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKES LAST TIME TO AN SCREECHING HALT IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. AFTER SEARCHING MB FORUMS IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH A BATCH OF SENSORS, AND SWITCHES FITTED ON 2001 MODELS, OF M, E, CLK, AND SLK'S. I AM PROVIDING A LINK TO THE SITE OF OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME FAULT FOR YOUR REVIEW AT: HTTP://WWW.BENZWORLD.ORG/FORUMS/R170-SLK-CLASS/1407460-SUDDEN-BRAKE.HTML I ALSO CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MEET WITH MB USA REPRESENTATIVE ON WARRANTY REPAIR, BUT NEVER HEARD FROM THEM, OR MBUSA, REGARDING THIS KNOWN FAULT BOTH TO THEM AND NHTSA. *TR.Mileage was 92296 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F41F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Visibility

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Report #10250789

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY . VEHICLE TYPE IS 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 (R170 MODEL). THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS AN ELECTROCHROMIC SELF DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR FAILED, LOSING ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS CAUSING ME TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR UP AND HAVE NO REAR VIEW CAPABILITY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in OAK GROVE, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Report #10253974

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE SELF DIMMING MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE AND PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. UPON RESEARCH, IT IS A CONSTANT, COMMON, AND ACTUALLY SOMEWHAT PREDICTABLE AS FAR AS THIS PROBLEM OCCURRING. MANY HAVE PAID OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE THEM RIGHT AWAY AS THERE IS NO MANUAL OPERATION OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR. AS A RESULT, YOU MUST RELY ON SIDEVIEW MIRRORS ONLY AND A FULL OVER 90 DEGREE HEAD TURN WHICH IS IN ITSELF A SAFETY HAZARD BOTH PHYSICALLY FOR SOME INDIVIDUALS AND A DRIVING HAZARD AS YOUR ATTENTION IS COMPLETELY DIVERTED FROM THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK65F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Report #10254058

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 23, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 (R170 MODEL) IS A SELF-DIMMING MIRROR. THE MIRROR CONTAINS A FLUID WHICH IS LEAKING OUT CAUSING THE SELF-DIMMING MIRROR TO FAIL TO DIM AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS, RESULTING IN THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR AWAY. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING IN VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS AS A RESULT OF THE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKING. THE OEM MIRROR MAKER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND STEVE CHENLO, FROM MAGNA DONNELLY (HIS DIRECT LINE IS 616-786-7495), REFUSED TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROBLEM. HIS ADVICE WAS TO PURCHASE ANOTHER MIRROR AT APPROXIMATELY $200, AND PAY FOR INSTALLATION, WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY $100 FROM THE DEALERSHIP. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, MAGNA DONNELLY WAS REPLACING THESE MIRRORS FOR FREE BUT STOPPED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F31F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in MURRIETA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Electrical System Wiring Rear Compartment/trunk Report #10262414

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. WHILE IT WAS RAINING, WATER ENTERED INTO THE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT, WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING AND THE CONTACT HEARD A BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN STARTED UP AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF AT THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE THREE OTHER MERCEDES THERE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE CONTACT PAID $1,600 TO HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 36,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F41F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Fuel System, Other

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Fuel System, Other Report #10319500

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . REFER TO YOUR COMPLAINT # ODI 10305858 I JUST RECEIVED. I HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. MY DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND I QUOTE FROM THE SERVICE RECORD: THERE IS APPX 3-SECOND DELAY WITH ACCELERATION THEN VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. 30 THROTTLE CONTROL, SPEED CONTROL SYSTEMS 2010 C 1 170-300-01-04 PEDAL 1 2010 D. HUBER 1 SOP TODAY TOTAL COST TO REPAIR BEFORE TAXES = $437.80 75806 1.4 PERFORM SHORT TEST, HAD CODE P2002 FOR GAS PEDAL SENSOR. TEST PEDAL SENSOR VALUES. FOUND VOLTAGE OUT OF PEDAL POTENTIOMETER TOO LOW. REPLACE GAS PEDAL. ERASE CODE. THERE IS YOU PROBLEM. IT IS NOT THE DRIVER. IT IS THE GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF ONE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY TO AVOID TROUBLE. *TR .Mileage was 75799 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F71F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in SURPRISE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Electronic Stability Control Report #10345838

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . YAH SENSOR/ ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: 2001 MERCEDES SLK 230; INCIDENT; WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A CLEAR AND DRY DAY, IT BRAKES HARD TO THE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE TIRE TO SCREECH AND SENDING ME INTO THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF TRAFFIC. WENT INTO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD IT WAS ( YAH SENSOR ) WHICH TELLS THE CAR THAT ITS GOING INTO A SKID AND ALLOW THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE. THE SENSOR WAS PLACED ON ORDER. DEALER DID NOT ADVICE ME THAT THIS IS WHAT I CALL (A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE') NOR THAT IT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN BEFORE IT CAN BE REPAIRED AND ALLOWED ME TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE HOME. IT HAPPEN TWICE ON THE WAY. CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A RECALL OR ATLEAST A NOTABLE CONCERN BEFORE SOMEONE IS SEVERELY HURT OR KILLED THANK YOU...... *TR .Mileage was 127000 miles. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in REMBERT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Visibility

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility Report #10365619

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY . THE INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY 2001 MERCEDES SLK230 (R170 MODEL) IS AN SELF-DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRROR CONTAINED A FLUID WHICH LEAKED OUT, CAUSING THE SELF-DIMMING FEATURE TO FAIL. SO BASICALLY, I'M BLINDED BY APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS WHENEVER I DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE ONLY FIX IS TO TURN THE MIRROR AWAY AND LOSE MY REAR VIEW (WHICH AFTER ALL IS THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF THE REAR VIEW MIRROR!) I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING IN VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS. I CONTACTED THE OEM MIRROR MAKER AND THEIR ONLY SUGGESTION WAS TO HAVE MY DEALER INSTALL A NEW MIRROR AT A COST OF $300-400. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F91F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Exterior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Exterior Lighting Report #10450673

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A WARNING LIGHT SIGNALING THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V505000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 03/15/12 *BF .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F41F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in HENDERSON, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20070601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDS OF HENDERSON . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 702-485-3000 . DEALER'S CITY: HENDERSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Service Brakes

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Service Brakes Report #10475087

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE LOCKED AND THE ESP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,600. UPDATED 10/16/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEFECT WAS IN THE YAW SENSOR. UPDATED 10/23/2012 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65600 miles. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 Visibility/wiper

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 Visibility/wiper Report #10567829

MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 26, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 2001, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . VEHICLE TYPE IS 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230 (R170 MODEL). THE INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS AN ELECTROCHROMIC SELF DIMMING MIRROR THAT HAS NO MANUAL BACKUP. THE MIRRORS FAIL LOSING THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE DIMMING AGAINST REAR APPROACHING HEADLIGHTS CAUSING THE DRIVER TO EITHER BE BLINDED OR TO HAVE TO TURN THE MIRROR UP AND HAVE NO REAR VIEW CAPABILITY. I KNOW OF MANY DOCUMENTED CASES OF THESE MIRRORS FAILING INCLUDING MY OWN. SOME FAIL BY JUST QUITTING WORKING WHILE OTHERS LEAK THE INTERNAL FLUID. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 160259 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBKK49F51F. Mercedes Benz Slk230 2001 problem was reported in DAMASCUS, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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