2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK230 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230. That ranks 3rd out of 7 SLK230 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (10 complaints, 32%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 32% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 23% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 19% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% | 83,488 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 17,005 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 9 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 75,799 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 92,296 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 52,150 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3% | 160,259 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake lamp failure (PE05051) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Dec 2, 2005, led to recall 05V505000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz slk230. While driving approximately 75 mph, the esc warning indicator suddenly illuminated and the esc activated. As a result, the front passenger side brake suddenly activated and the vehicle turned to the right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
The car engages the brakes on it's own when i'm driving at speeds above 30mph.
More often than not, when i start up my vehicle an indicator for a light out appears on my dash. I have been pulled over several times for a right rear brake light being out. I have replaced the bulb numerous times. I was recommended to look on your web sight and i saw that a recall had been issued…
He engine died while i was driving in traffic. I managed to coast to a corner and get off the main street, there was no warning.i had to leave this car for one day to find it towed by police , and had to call and get it the next day payed 300$ and get it towed again to a mecanic payed 85$ and 100$…
The mercedes benz slk 230 2001 model brakes randomly with the front tires left or right or both, engine performance goes down to super slow for a fraction of a second. The car turns to the left or right and slows down abruptly and only due to my fast reaction i am able to avoid traffic accidents !…
Other Mercedes Benz SLK230 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK230 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 SLK230 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 SLK230 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 | 0 |
| 2000 SLK230 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 SLK230 | 59 | 0 |
| 1998 SLK230 | 34 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electronic stability control (esc), visibility problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK230 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.