2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 electronic stability control (esc) problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Dec 17, 2024
“On three occasions the brakes were applied by the stability control system without driver intervention. In the most recent occurrence this action placed the driver and other motorist in the vicinity of the car in extreme danger. Traveling east bound on highway 80 through fairfield california in the…”
filed Aug 9, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.