1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,995miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,995 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.
“Passenger door opened up when the vehicle went over a bump. The door buttons opened on their own while driving. Consumer had consistent problems with vehicle. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10033669, filed 2003-08, 42,995 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
14 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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