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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
66,404miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,404 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.

“Suddenly, for no reason, the right front brake activated, causing the car to pull to the right. This released within a second. I stopped and restarted. This happened again at about 60 miles per hour. I had the car checked by a certified mechanic. Several sensors were replaced. The problem continued several more times. I called mercedes about the problem. They wanted me to take it to dealer and pay the dealer to check the problem. The problem got worse over time. I had to replace the battery a few months ago. Since then, I have had no more problems. This causes a great deal of concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #10576072, filed 2014-03, 64,807 miles

“The bas/esp light and sudden braking just occurred today(10.11.16) on our 2002 mercedes benz slk 320. This happened three times in about an hour of driving on city streets between 15 and 45 MPH. One occurrence was while driving straight, the other two happened while changing lanes in moving traffic. The experience today was that the car had a brief momentary hard braking. First on the left front and then the right front (2 separate times). Each was a separate incident and each time the bas/esp light lit up afterward. …”

NHTSA complaint #10915378, filed 2016-10, 68,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002218%
20011038%

Other parts of the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320

Brakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320

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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