Slk (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.2-V6-Gas
3.2L 6-cyl / 215 hpView details
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Mercedes-Benz Slk Unidentified Engine
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2.3-I4-Gas
2.3L 4-cyl / 192 hpView details
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4.3-V8-Gas
4.3L 8-cyl / 275 hpView details
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5.5-V8-Gas
5.5L 8-cyl / 342 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz Slk, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FAILURE OF ONE OF THE SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CAN OCCUR. THE BASE OF THE SOCKET CAN BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION OVER TIME.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk complaints?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the exterior and the brakes.
Is the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk have?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Slk?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the exterior and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Slk have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 46 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.