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Mercedes-Benz SLK250Model year report

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
28,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine (2) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,750 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 64 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “Complaint concerns the roof top panel problem on a 2013 mercedes benz slk 250. The roof issue occurred in july 2020 when the slk 250 had about 36,000 miles. The roof panel on the convertible top separated from the underlying cross-support member causing the roof panel to expand and separate which then causes the front part of the roof panel to bow noticeably when outside temperatures are above approximately 85 degrees. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383526, filed 2020-12, 36,500 miles

Engine: “Significant timing chain rattle while driving in the 2200-2900 RPM range. Engine has less than 70k miles and it seems that the chain has stretched or is tensioner is failing. Mercedes claims they cannot find source of rattle and refuses to fix it, but online forums indicate this is a known issue for this engine. I feel they are deferring the issue until the warranty expires. I feel early failure of the timing chain or related parts is imminent.”

NHTSA complaint #11127886, filed 2018-09, 57,000 miles

Fuel system: “While passing a vehicle on a two lane road, my vehicle lost power and went into limp mode nearly causing a head on accident. The check engine light came on and i immediately went to O'Reilly's Auto parts store and had their OBD scanner read the code. AP0002 code was read. I immediately returned home and the check engine light automatically cleared. I scanned the OBD again and found code P0002 and a second code P000277 that was listed as stored and current Both codes refer to an issue with the high pressure fuel pump. I just recently purchased this vehicle with 35170 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735326, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,500 and 57,000 miles.

33%0–1017%10–2517%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 28,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20132014201520182020202220262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SLK250 RWD1.8L 4-cyl6-speed manual223226$3,150
SLK250 RWD1.8L 4-cyl7-speed automatic233226$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 64 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 64 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013828,7502—26—Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz SLK250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (SLK250, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,750 miles and the middle half falls between 5,500 and 57,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.