2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
47
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
The 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 has received a total of 47 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (12 complaints), Electronic Stability Control Esc (10 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
47 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
rear lights malfunction and UNKNOWN
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 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 which a friend of mine was driving and i failed to notify the individual to be extremely careful not to use cruise control he had initiated by accident since it was so close to the blinker control switch He had more strength than i did and managed to bring it to a full stop burning through brake pads leaving it smelling as though there was a fire that had taken place in the vehicle, I recently read that another company that made similar vehicles as the Mercedes Benz slk model was having similar problemns
* 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. * No lamps indicated problem was imminent.
Safety Rating for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ SLK320
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 (current)
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 — 14 complaints
- 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 — 2 complaints
- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ SLK320 — 1 complaint
Other MERCEDES BENZ Models
- MERCEDES BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints