2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Problems

VIN Decoder

Premium Report

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

STRUCTURE

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the convertible roof cover started to pull away from the cross-support members connected to the windshield. The contact stated that the separation failure of the roof top become more pronounced, and water there was water leaking into the vehicle, causing an electrical short circuit of the convertible roof controls and the courtesy lights located in the overhead panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the convertible top needed to be replaced; however, the convertible roof top was no longer manufactured. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Dec 08, 2022

COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE ROOF TOP PANEL PROBLEM ON A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 250. THE ROOF ISSUE OCCURRED IN JULY 2020 WHEN THE SLK 250 HAD ABOUT 36,000 MILES. THE ROOF PANEL ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP SEPARATED FROM THE UNDERLYING CROSS-SUPPORT MEMBER CAUSING THE ROOF PANEL TO EXPAND AND SEPARATE WHICH THEN CAUSES THE FRONT PART OF THE ROOF PANEL TO BOW NOTICEABLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ARE ABOVE APPROXIMATELY 85 DEGREES. WHEN THE ROOF PANEL BOWS IT CREATES CONSIDERABLE WIND NOISE, AND RAISES POSSIBLE CONCERNS OF WATER ENTERING THE INTERIOR IF DRIVEN WHILE RAINING OR POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE ENTIRE ROOF PANEL FROM THE AUTOMOBILE. THE AUTHORIZED MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP OFFERED NO REPAIR OTHER THAN AN ENTIRE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CONSIDERABLE COST (ABOUT $4,000). MERCEDES BENZ CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS CUSTOMER CARE (ATLANTA, GA) OFFERED NO SOLUTION OR REMUNERATION FOR REPAIR OF THIS STRUCTURAL FAILURE AND POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN. I LEARNED OF THE CAUSE OF THE ROOF SEPARATION ISSUE VIA ONLINE RESEARCH, SPECIFICALLY WITH SLK WORLD OWNERS GROUP HAVING THE MOST INFORMATION. THE ROOF ISSUE APPEARS REAL WITH MANY OWNERS ATTEMPTING THEIR OWN RE-GLUING REPAIRS RATHER THAN PAYING SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A COMPLETE ROOF REPLACEMENT.

Dec 15, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SLK250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM LEAK FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SEALANT TWICE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE ROOF WAS REPLACED WITH A PANO ROOF WITH A VINYL LINER BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GLUE AS EXPOSED. THE WINDOWS WERE RATTLING ABNORMALLY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE ROOF WAS STILL LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES BUT PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21000.

Apr 14, 2014

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

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.

Dec 24, 2019

ENGINE

1 complaint

SIGNIFICANT TIMING CHAIN RATTLE WHILE DRIVING IN THE 2200-2900 RPM RANGE. ENGINE HAS LESS THAN 70K MILES AND IT SEEMS THAT THE CHAIN HAS STRETCHED OR IS TENSIONER IS FAILING. MERCEDES CLAIMS THEY CANNOT FIND SOURCE OF RATTLE AND REFUSES TO FIX IT, BUT ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS ENGINE. I FEEL THEY ARE DEFERRING THE ISSUE UNTIL THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. I FEEL EARLY FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHAIN OR RELATED PARTS IS IMMINENT.

Sep 06, 2018

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500.

Aug 25, 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES SLK250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS FUEL SEEN LEAKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUEL LINE CLAMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. *TR

Jul 01, 2013

4.3/5.0

46 reviews

MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide

Watch our quick MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your MERCEDES-BENZ dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class have?

The 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class currently has 7 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class?

The most common problems reported for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class?

You can report safety problems with your 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.