Mercedes-Benz SLK320 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 (model years 2001–2004). The most reported problem area is service brakes (12 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (10 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercedes-Benz SLK320 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 of 4 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 1 of 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 1 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 of 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 of 4 |
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.