2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK320 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“* Brake system has failed by brakes applying randomly; research indicates due to faulty YAW sensor and Lateral Movement sensor per mechanic who retrieved the codes. Per Mercedes Benz, these sensors are no longer available and they're no longer making them. There are no aftermarket parts available…”
filed May 21, 2022
“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.