2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2013 mercedes SLK250. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was fuel seen leaking from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the fuel line clamp needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10522696, filed 2013-07, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031817Nov 5, 2021The purpose of this letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) is providing to you regarding your vehicle ownership.
- 11031620Oct 22, 2021Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the high pressure fuel pump from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250
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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