1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger vehicles, failure of one of the side brake lights can occur. The base of the socket can be subject to thermal deformation over time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear lamp modules. The recall began on september 12, 2006, to approximately 8,200 owners. Phase ii mailing is schedule on or about november 3, 2006, and phase iii mailing is schedule for…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,352 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is in regards to recall number 05v505 for the driver side rear brake light. This recall occurred in 2006 and the light was fixed. However, it has failed again and has the exact same problem, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2013 · Electrical system
“The inside rear mirror of my 1999 mercedes benz slk 230 is an electro-chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contained fluid has leaked out causing the self-dimming to fail”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2013 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (SLK230 Kompressor). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 27–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
How do I know if my 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V505000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.