2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Mercedes benz autos have shift levers that cannot get wet, or the car is incapacitated...I.e. Won't move out of 1st gear (5 MPH) or at all. Rain on an open convertible shift lever (my problem) and/or coffee or beverage spills from holders positioned directly above the shifter can trigger vehicle incapacitation.. Consumers have to self-insure against this hazard as benz won't cover this widely known problem by warranty. Repairs typically cost more than $1000 with towing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10087056, filed 2004-08Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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