1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 5% of the 59 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.
“When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, the fuel shoots out of the tank as if from a hose. In my case it went all over my face and clothes due to the position I was in at the time (hence the property damage amount). It appears that there is a great deal of pressure inside the tank. The dealer said they would have to replace the entire fuel tank as well as other parts because for some reason the fuel went into other areas of the car, and we're not sure how. …”
NHTSA complaint #715939, filed 1999-12“When removing the fuel nozzle from the fuel tank, fuel shoots out of the tank like a fountain. It seems as though there is pressure in the tank which causes the fuel to shoot out of the tank for about 30 seconds. Wihle driving home following this incident, the engine bucked, surged and stalled multiple times. The vehicle is being checked by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #834512, filed 1999-02“While putting gas into the vehicle, and after consumer filled up the tank, while removing the fuel filler, gas coming from the vehicle sprayed out onto the occupant for about 20 seconds which if there was a source of ignition, it may have started a fire. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844006, filed 1999-08Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
22 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
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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