There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320, but owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 10 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,861 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · reported Dec 17, 2024
Driving low speed, about 30 MPH, right front wheel begins braking in anti-lock mode. Car pulls right. BAS/ESP light comes on. Was just driving, never touched the brake pedal.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 24, 2023
while driving on the highway/freeway system in the Portland Oregon area on several occasions one of which i initiated myself activated the cruise control immediately after initiating the vehicle began to increase its speed to the continuing to speeds well beyond the 100 mile per hour mark I was not able to deactivate the cruise control in the usual ways pressing the brake pedal did not work cruise control knob has a cancel that was not responsive either on two other times this happened when I while driving the same thing happened but i was un aware i had touched the cruise control knob one of…
Service Brakes · reported May 21, 2022
* Brake system has failed by brakes applying randomly; research indicates due to faulty YAW sensor and Lateral Movement sensor per mechanic who retrieved the codes. Per Mercedes Benz, these sensors are no longer available and they're no longer making them. There are no aftermarket parts available. * Brakes have applied randomly at various speeds and causes a loss of control of the vehicle. This has been happening over the last few months and poses a very deadly situation. * Independent MB Specialist Master Mechanic pulled codes and confirmed problem. He advised there are no parts available. *…
Service Brakes · at 135,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2020
On three occasions the brakes were applied by the stability control system without driver intervention. In the most recent occurrence this action placed the driver and other motorist in the vicinity of the car in extreme danger. Traveling east bound on highway 80 through fairfield california in the left lane at approximately 75 MPH, the brakes were abruptly activated by the stability system causing the car to yaw to the right and then suddenly to the left. Fortunately there was enough distance between other motorist that there was not a collision. The car did however almost collide with the…
Service Brakes · at 79,861 miles · reported Jan 4, 2018
I do not know what this is involving, but from what I have read it may be a sensor and everybody that has had this problem could not easily get a mechanic that understood what to do. This is a very dangerous issue. This has happened now three times and I cannot drive the car now. I have low mileage on this car. I was driving about 55 miles and hour and suddenly my car braked, made a scraping noise & swerved to the right. This lasted 20 seconds. It scared me since someone was behind me and about ran into my rear end, not to mention other cars around me. My mechanic checked my car with the benz…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (12 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,861 miles.
Are Mercedes-Benz recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.