Model year guide

1999 Mercedes-benz slk

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Mercedes-benz slk is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1999 Mercedes-benz slk — representative photo
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1999 Mercedes-benz slk at a glance

Safety recalls1

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1999 Mercedes-benz slk recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights NHTSA Campaign #05V505000 · manufacturer #2006080005 · 01/11/2005

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LAMP MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2006, TO APPROXIMATELY 8,200 OWNERS. PHASE II MAILING IS SCHEDULE ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2006, AND PHASE III MAILING IS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2007 FOR THE REMAINING OWNERS. OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH THE UPDATED TRIM (POST-F…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1999 Mercedes-benz slk trims & engines on record

Trims
SLK230
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl 185 hp

1999 Mercedes-benz slk vehicles on record

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1999 Mercedes-benz slk — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Mercedes-benz slk have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 Mercedes-benz slk. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.