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1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 socked has gotten hot and melted/deformed the plastic socket. I don't know if the bulb was replaced only but to me it appears nothing has been done to repair this issue on this car.”

NHTSA complaint #10508606, filed 2013-04

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003333%
2002520%
2001316%
1999117%

Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK

Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology