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#BS-2002-MERSLK-62D3

2002 Mercedes Benz Slk

Based on reports from 30 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 30 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

6 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 35K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility6 (20%)

Electrical5 (17%)

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights3 (10%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (3%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (3%)

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (3%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (3%)

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control1 (3%)

2002 Mercedes Benz Slk: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,986 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights Issues

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:brake lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

02V152000Jul 2002

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS.

05V505000Sep 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 30 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercedes Benz Slk Model Years

2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

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2002 Mercedes Benz Slk: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk is related to the visibility, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk reliable?

The 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk has 30 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercedes Benz Slk problems start?

Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 34,986 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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