2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 recalls and problems

The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 has 0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 SLK320 model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
26complaints
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
79,861median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2010: 1 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2012: 3 complaints20122013: 3 complaints2014: 4 complaints201442015: 4 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 1 complaints2018: 1 complaints20182020: 2 complaints2022: 1 complaints20222023: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20251

2001 vs. other Mercedes-Benz SLK320 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (14), electronic stability control (10), exterior lighting (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.