2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK recalls

Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	6
Electrical System	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Power Train	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Steering	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2013-06-01, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH, VEHICLE RANDOMLY APPLIES FRONT OR REAR BRAKE CAUSING A LOUD BRAKING SQUEAL AND CAUSING THE CAR TO BUCK OR PITCH TO ONE SIDE. IT HAS OCCURRED FROM A STOPPED POSITION AS I STARTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT 90% OF THE TIME IT OCCURS AT SPEEDS UNDER 30-35 MPH WHILE JUST DRIVING IN A SIMPLE OR LONG CURVE. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES BY LOCKING UP ONE OR MORE BRAKES SO HARD AS TO MAKE VERY LOUD SQUEALING SOUNDS. THIS IS VERY SCARY AND COMPLETELY UNSAFE. *TR

2012-07-09, Exterior Lighting
REAR BRAKE LAMPS FAILED OVER AND OVER SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 2001. DEALER REPLACED BULBS NUMEROUS TIMES AND LAST REPLACED L & R BULBS ON 12/29/2006 AT 29005 MILES. IN APRIL 2007 A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR REAR BRAKE LAMPS FAILURE. REAR LAMPS FAILED ONCE AGAIN AT 39697 MILES AND VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN TO BEVERLY HILLS MB TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED ON MAY 30, 2008. REAR BRAKE LAMPS HAVE FAILED ONCE AGAIN AS OF 6/1/ 2012 WITH 78000 MILES ON VEHICLE IN SPITE OF THE RECALL. INSPECTIONS BY AN INDEPENDENT MERCEDES REPAIR FACILITY AS WELL AS SIMONSON MERCEDES, SANTA MONICA REVEAL THAT THE LAMP SOCKETS ARE FAILING DUE TO ELECTRICAL ARCING AND BEGINNING TO MELT RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE REAR

2011-12-05, Vehicle Speed Control
THE ESP LIGHT COMES ON, THE CAR PULLS TO RIGHT AND THE SPEED PEDAL DOES NOT WORK. IT HAPPENS WHILE ACCELERATING AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF POWER TO CROSS A MAJOR INTERSECTION. THE ESP LIGHT COMES ON AND AUTOMATICALLY DISABLES THE SPEED/GAS PEDAL. *TR

2010-09-23, Visibility
THE AUTOMATICALLY DIMMING INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HAS LEAKED PART OF LIQUID CRYSTAL FLUID, SEVERELY DISTORTING THE REFLECTED IMAGE. IN ADDITION, SINCE THE MIRROR DOES NOT HAVE ANT MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FOR DAY/NIGHT SELECTION, ANY BRIGHT LIGHTS FROM BEHIND TEND TO BLIND OR AT LEAST INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER VISION. THIS DEFECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE.THE MANUFACTURER'S QUOTE TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT IS IN EXCESS OF $300 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THE SAME DEFECT HAS BEEN REPORTED WIDELY IN VARIOUS USER GROUPS AND FORUMS. IN THE PAST THE MIRROR'S MANUFACTURER, MAGNA DONNELLY CORPORATION OF HOLLAND, MI DID PROVIDE FREE REPLACEMENTS UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT SINCE EARLY 2008 HAS DISCON

2010-07-27, Fuel System, Other
I HAVE A 2001 SLK320. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY, SPECIFICALLY THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR 5-6 SECONDS THEN SURGES. LOTS OF CARS HAVE THIS ISSUE. MB SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL. *TR

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (6), Electrical System (3), Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.