2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,892miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,892 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.
“2002 mercedes slk320 fails to accelerate randomly and at critical moments. Gas pedal can be pushed all the way to the floor but the car remains at idol so the car doesn't have enough power to get out of the way of oncoming traffic. No warning or check engine diagnostics are generated. Power is slow to recover but leaves the car limping along at idol until it responds again. Several owners have said that they had to replace the pedal position sensor or the entire gas pedal assembly to correct the problem. This can cost $100 to $400 each time the problem happens. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369383, filed 2010-12, 69,500 miles“While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control engaged consumer experienced asudden acceleration. No impact was reported. As a result the driver put the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10081707, filed 2004-07, 10,892 miles“Consumer states that when the accelerator is engaged there is a lot of hesitation, and vehicle almost stalls on the road in stop and go traffic. While driving the speed limit on the highway the vehicle accelerates normally.”
NHTSA complaint #10033763, filed 2003-08, 15 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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