2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Rear brake light bulb holder melted and fused to the rear tail light assembly on both the left and right sides of my 2002 Mercedes-Benz slk32 amg. When bulbs do fail it is impossible to replace them. It is also a potential fire hazard due to the melted plastic. Both entire rear tail light assemblies were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10138211, filed 2005-09, 33,139 miles“The contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the brake lights failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted and agreed the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall, # 05v505000, concerning brake lights. However, both refused to repair the vehicle under the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10174596, filed 2006-11, 21,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V505000Nov 1, 2005On 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.Covers: Mercedes-Benz SLK 1998–2004
- 02V152000Jun 13, 2002Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated…Covers: Mercedes-Benz SLK 2000–2002
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 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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