2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Premature wearing of steering component in 2001 SLK 320 sport- tie rod ends/drag link worn out after only 48,000 miles. Failure caused premature wear in front tires necessitating early tire replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10155958, filed 2006-04, 48,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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