2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk230 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk230. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The transmission on my 26700 miles car did not shift and the car wouldn’t move on the intersection as well as on the highway where the car would just roll without accepting the gas pedal. Most dangerous on the intersection where cars behind mine would just go without making sure my mercedes is…”
“The transmission on my 26700 miles car did not shift and the car wouldn’t move on the intersection as well as on the highway where the car would just roll without accepting the gas pedal. Most dangerous on the intersection where cars behind mine would just go without making sure my mercedes is…”
“The headliner/ceiling of the car is falling apart. Particularly the cloth under the sunroof all came off with the adhesiveness is lost and directly falls onto ones's face while driving and it could be fatal. Mercedes dealer acknowledged the issue but did not authorize a covered repair. This is…”
“My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway…”
“My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway…”
“My gear shifter is defective as I have problem taking it out of gear stationary to drive and also the car does not know what gear I shift into causing high engine revive in the engine and sometimes the car will not drive as it won't move in the middle of traffic on the local roads and highway…”
“Brakes are applied unexpectedly while traveling different speeds. I have had the crap scared out of me the last time this happened while traveling at about 50mph. The car left skid marks for about 50ft and almost caused someone to rear end me as well as my car almost going sideways into another…”
“Brakes are applied unexpectedly while traveling different speeds. I have had the crap scared out of me the last time this happened while traveling at about 50mph. The car left skid marks for about 50ft and almost caused someone to rear end me as well as my car almost going sideways into another…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk230 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.