CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (12 reports).
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320.
Most common 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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 ca
* 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.
SLK320 CAR AUTO APPLIES BREAKS TILL CARS STOPS ! VERY DANGEROUS
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 questions
Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (12), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (10), Exterior Lighting (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 has been fixed?
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