2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 41%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 41% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Brake lights burns out on average of 3 to 4 times a year. I brought to the dealer for bulb replacement, but the problem occurs a few weeks later. A days ago, the problem recur. I brought it to the dealer and had them fixed it; however as, I drove off the lot, the brake light went out again. This problem has been recurring for the past 3 years. The dealer has replace the housing twice. Same problem occurred again and again.”
NHTSA complaint #10144622, filed 2005-12, 50,000 miles“Dt: light came on dash panel indicating there was a light problem, and discovered there were no brake lights. Took vehicle to a dealership. They said because there was heat so extensive from brake light that it melted and would cost $1200 for repairs. There was an extended warranty service plan through ford. However, this was not covered because there was a technical service bulletin on this issue,TSB # pb8210/406 of 1-31-05. No repairs have been made but owner plans to pay for this out of pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10133067, filed 2005-09, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V505000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was started; however, the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the brake warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11598585, filed 2024-07, 50,000 miles“Mercedes-benz USA, llc sent a safety recall # 2006-080005. I made an appt at mercedes benz at kearny mesa, san diego, the service writer (alfonso) said that they will only replace the tail brake light if it fails, but the recall clearly states that due to the high heat created by the tail brake light the base of the lamp socket can be subject to thermal deformation over time, thus when you push the brake pedal the tail brake light will not work because there is no electrical contact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178625, filed 2007-01Related service bulletins
- 11007974Sep 21, 2024Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky…
- 11007753Sep 10, 2024Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead…
- 11005294Jul 23, 2024Complaint Rear lamps fogged up/not leaktight. Cause Fogging of the rear lamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. This does not lead to…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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