2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320, and owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,792 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driving low speed, about 30 MPH, right front wheel begins braking in anti-lock mode. Car pulls right. BAS/ESP light comes on. Was just driving, never touched the brake pedal.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2024 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“while driving on the highway/freeway system in the Portland Oregon area on several occasions one of which i initiated myself activated the cruise control immediately after initiating the vehicle began”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2023 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK320 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz SLK320 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 | 0 | 26 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
How do I know if my 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.