Mercedes-Benz SLK320 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK320 (2001–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 26. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All SLK320 model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Brakes19 32%
• Electronic stability control12 20%
• Exterior lighting11 19%
• Electrical system8 14%
• Other or unknown3 5.1%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 3.4%
• Vehicle speed control2 3.4%
• Steering2 3.4%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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