2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 20%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
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.
“The auto dimming rear view mirror turned black and I cannot see out of it dealer wants like $800 to replace it. There are many people on the forums with the same problem, also the auto dimming drivers side mirror has a similar problem and can't see out of that either, again many people on the forums complain about this too. At one time the manufacturer of the mirror was sending free replacements since there were some quality control problems, but no more.”
NHTSA complaint #10548651, filed 2013-10, 61,714 miles“When there was a quick acceleration from a complete stop position, the esp(electrical stabilizer program) system engaged. This resulted in the vehicle stopping after accelerating for only 2 feet. The vehicle did not accelerate until the esp system disengaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10022402, filed 2003-06, 25,000 miles“Dt: 2002 mercedes SLK 230- when stopping the car, and then take off again the car loses power. Indicator light does not come on at this time. This does not happen every time while driving the car. The vehicle has been to the dealership three or four times in past year and a half. The last time it was in the shop five days and driven 163 miles and the dealership could not duplicate the problem. However, when I picking up the vehicle drove it about 10 MPH, stopped at a stop sign the car lost power. Then a few minutes later it happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #10137476, filed 2005-10, 5,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
8 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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