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1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 19 27 22 404
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 19 28 22 404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 05V505000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

86 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 24 Exterior Lighting 21 Electrical System 16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor?

EPA figures for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor?

Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor, most often about: Visibility, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.