2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SLK320 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320. That is the most of any SLK320 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (12 complaints, 46%), typically at around 88,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 46% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 38% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 31% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 23% | 70,655 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 40,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 122,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
rear lights malfunction and UNKNOWN
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.
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…
* 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…
Slk320 car auto applies breaks till cars stops ! Very dangerous
Other Mercedes Benz SLK320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 SLK320 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 SLK320 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 SLK320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320?
Owners most often report service brakes, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLK320 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.