2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 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.
“The 2000 SLK230 I purchased new in 2000 has 5,000 miles on it. Mint-garage stored condition. I have requested numerous times,assistance with both side door problems which may lead to unwarranted air bag release in the near future. The defect appears to have been corrected in 2001 by mercedes benz as the newer models have a one piece interior door panel, vs the two piece interior door panels in the 2000 models. I have friends with the same year and model having the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253209, filed 2008-12, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz SLK230. The contact stated that the center console hard plastic trim detached. In addition, the entire dashboard exhibited cracks and separated. The driver's side panel near the floorboard detached completely and the wires were visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the manufacturer no longer produced the required part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10750238, filed 2015-08, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009122Oct 23, 2024Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump…
- 10167557Jul 25, 2013Water entry through front section of retractable hardtop with the following localization: - Partial water entry in the area of the side seals to the A-pillar (for area see Fig…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230
9 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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