Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 SLK230 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 SLK230 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 SLK230 | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 SLK230 | 34 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Exterior lighting53
- Visibility32
- Electrical system23
- Structure10
- Electronic stability control (esc)9
- Service brakes8
- Power train8
- Engine and engine cooling8
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years