This vehicle stops dead in the road while driving and will not restart until it sits several minutes or more. It does not do this every time it is driven but this is very dangerous. After doing research, we find this is a common problem with this model, as well as a few other models of Mercedes. We have contacted the NHTSA but they will not respond as promised. We have called numerous Mercedes dealers and they offer no solution except to bring it in and they will check it out for a big price. The problem with this is the car has to malfunction while they are checking it and it does not malfunction every time it is driven. They should be forced to recall these cars as this is a common dangerous problem. We cannot feel safe as long as this car shuts down with no warning.

- Dover, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz Slk230. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 10- 15 minutes. The failure recurred approximately 20 times. The contact had contacted the local dealer Mercedes-Benz of akron (1361 E market St, akron, oh 44305, (330)733-7511) who informed the contact that they were unable to identify the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Dover, OH, USA