1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 2% 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.
“Vehicle experiencing ongoing problem with pulling to either side whenever brakes were applie. Vehicle been in /out of dealer shop on two occasions, and dealerinformed consumer that was a normal characteristic of that vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #855640, filed 2000-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
22 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
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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