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Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 103 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SLK electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | Tail lights control unit was broken. |
| 21000 mi | Rear lights control unit went off completely. Not a single light was able to go on. Dealer replaced the unit under warranty, but waiting for the part to be shipped from German took more than a week. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 9000 mi | Replace Command Head unit under warranty. Screen quit working although audio still worked |
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 24000 mi | Electrical, other than above, repair |
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51000 mi US $146 |
Replaced low beam bulb on passenger side. Replaced the trunk struts. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55000 mi US $300 |
Recharge AC, test for leaks and deodorize system. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | fixed under warranty right rear taillight bulb |
| 69500 mi | the wiring harness inside the trunk had damage because of the trunk hinge (bad design). This prevented the trunk lock from opening and also shut down brake/reverse/rear fog lights from operating. |
| 72000 mi US $700 |
the left front blinker stops working even after the bulb was replaced several times during and after warranty. |
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
AC was blowing hot air (not cooling). Service tech recharged AC and found it was still not cooling, replaced compression, coil, compressor grill and a bunch of other parts. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Instrument Cluster stopped working. Check Engine Light. Diagnosis said electronic key is faulty. Replaced key and erased code. |
| 81000 mi US $600 |
thermostat was causing check engine light. had to be diagnosed, and replaced. |
| 47000 mi US $2300 |
Replace compressor. Navigation system DVD reader failed. |
| 16213 mi | driver side heating seat non-function -- seat heater replaced |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 107600 mi US $500 |
auto wiper not funcitnoing |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Replaced air quality sensor and fan motor regulator |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
| 59000 mi £290 |
Worn blower motor for ventilation.replaced in 30-40 mins. All sorted. Cost is in gbp. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 191000 mi US $120 |
Replaced the starter |
| 202000 mi US $300 |
The vacuum pump for the Central locking and security system went out replaced with salvage part PSE Pump |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 58 mi | retired failed solder joints on power connector in K40 relay panel (known weakness) |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $150 |
Replaced 10 year old battery. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 87792 mi | Auto Dimming Rear view mirror leaked and was inoperable. Removed and replaced mirror. |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130200 mi C $1900 |
Seats not moving - fault not found |
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