There are 0 US recalls for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
On certain vehicles, heat generated by the brake light bulbs could deform the base of the light socket. This deformation can cause movement in the socket-to-bulb connection, which may lead to a loosening of the electrical contacts in the socket and failure of the bulb to illuminate. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear lamp assemblies.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK230 2.3 L Automatic 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| SLK230 2.3 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| SLK32 AMG 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| SLK320 3.2 L Automatic 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| SLK320 3.2 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.