NHTSA lists 26 complaints for the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MERCEDES BENZ SLK320.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 46.2% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 38.5% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 30.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 23.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 7.7% |
| STEERING | 2 | 7.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 7.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 7.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 3.8% |
| SEATS | 1 | 3.8% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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21 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Date: 2025-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse (and vice versa). Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the out
Date: 2025-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Remedy NOTE: If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover
Date: 2025-04-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine i
Date: 2025-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Complaint Vehicle with atypical reduced heat output. Cause Silicate granulate may have escaped from a damaged bag in the expansion reservoir (not visible), reducing the coolant flow in the heater heat exchanger (see picture). Remedy With the aforementioned complaint, make sure that the cooling circu
Date: 2025-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. Cause A. Seating of the microphones in the h
Date: 2025-01-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. Note: Sound file in attachment Cause If the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboar
Date: 2024-10-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Complaint Washer fluid system leaks Cause Various possible causes: 1. Washer fluid reservoir itself. 2. Seal on washer fluid pump/washer fluid reservoir. 3. Washer fluid pump. 3.1. Distributor housing leaks. 3.2. Pump fitting leaks. 3.3. Washer fluid hose cannot be snapped into place on pump fitting
Date: 2024-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Complaint During a phone call, the called party has difficulty understanding/cannot understand the driver, or interference/background noises are audible to the called party during a call. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand as the speed rises. Cause A. Seating of the microphones in the h
Date: 2024-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamps leaking or fogged Cause The fogging of the headlamp is a natural phenomenon which can occur under certain climatic conditions. In contrast to a leaky headlamp, physical fogging does not result in a technical impairment of the headlamp. A leak test must be performed to determine i
Date: 2024-09-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Complaint Headlamp or front fog lamp leaky or fogged Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. Headlamps comply with all applicable standards. If a pressure compensation dia
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SLK320 | 26 |
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