2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
The 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V236000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED WALKER MERCEDES-BENZ (6655 COLISEUM BLVD, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303, (318) 321-3316) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,005. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LI40 15-P-070175 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Various fault codes present in TPM Control Unit, vehicles with code 475 and code B03
LI07.70-P-059951 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
During long drives in humid states, the Check Engine Light may illuminate with DTCs for misfire on cylinder(s) 1,2,3 or 4 (P030100,P030200,P030300 or P030400).
LI07.70-P-060243 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check Engine Light (CEL) on, DTC code P032600 for knock sensor in M271 EVO ME engine control module
LI82.70-P-054227 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mobile phone in general: The called party is sometimes difficult to understand in the vehicle, interference noise intermittently audible in the vehicle
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172
- 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
- 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
- 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 (current)
- 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
- 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
- 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK172 — 0 complaints
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